Kiss of the Dragon
Liu Jian, an elite Chinese police officer, comes to Paris to arrest a Chinese drug lord. When Jian is betrayed by a French officer and framed for murder, he must go into hiding and find new allies.
Release Year
2001
Runtime
98 min
Audience Score
6.9
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Story Snapshot
Liu Jian, an elite Chinese police officer, comes to Paris to arrest a Chinese drug lord. When Jian is betrayed by a French officer and framed for murder, he must go into hiding and find new allies.
Why This Page Helps
Kiss of the Dragon is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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What tone does Kiss of the Dragon have?
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How complex is Kiss of the Dragon?
Kiss of the Dragon lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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