Overview

Jet (Jet Li) and Jimmy (Stephen Chow) are childhood friends and members of China’s wushu team. During a trip to San Francisco for a martial arts demonstration, Jimmy decides to defect and convinces Jet to help him — but things spiral out of control when a violent incident forces Jet to go on the run. As the two friends take drastically different paths, their bond is tested by betrayal, survival, and moral choices.

Highlights

Early collaboration between martial arts legend Jet Li and comedy icon Stephen Chow — in a surprisingly serious film.

80s Hong Kong action style with authentic street-level fights.

Themes of friendship, loyalty, and the immigrant experience.

Most Memorable Moments

The opening martial arts demonstration showing Jet Li’s skill at his athletic peak.

The tense showdown between Jet Li and Dick Wei in the finale.

Stephen Chow’s rare dramatic performance before his comedy superstardom.

Fan Reactions

“Unexpectedly dark for a Stephen Chow movie.”

“Jet Li’s fights are crisp and grounded — pure 80s HK action.”

“A hidden gem for fans of old-school martial arts cinema.”

Final Verdict

Dragon Fight stands out as a gritty, dramatic martial arts film that blends emotional conflict with sharp fight choreography. It’s an intriguing piece of Hong Kong cinema history, especially for fans wanting to see Jet Li and Stephen Chow in rare early roles.