Kiss of the Dragon (DVD)

A Chinese intelligence officer, Liu Jian, is sent to France to work with the French police on a case. However, on arrival, he is betrayed by Inspector Richard, the man in charge of the case, who frames him for a series of murders. Trying to avoid being caught and charged, Liu Jian becomes involved with Jessica, a prostitute, who just happens to have been part of the attempt to frame him. In return for her testimony to his innocence, he agrees to rescue her daughter from Richard's clutches. Can one man fight the French authorities and win? And will he be able to rescue Jessica's daughter at the same time? Following an appearance in the fourth Lethal Weapon film ...

Jet Li stars in this film, playing cop Liu Jiuan who has come to Paris to assist in a major drugs operation. Here he meets Richard (Tchéky Karyo) who turns out to be a corrupt Inspector. He frames Liu for the murder of a Chinese gangster and a prostitute. Fortunately it is not known where he is staying until he comes to the aid of prostitute Jessica (Bridget Fonda) the shop he is staying at ends up a mess after a gruelling fight. 'Uncle' Tai is caught in crossfire when Max (John Forgeham) tries to stop Lie. Liu angered by the death of the man who took him in finds out that Jessica is working for Richard and was one of the other prostitutes at the hotel the ...

Chow Yun Fat, Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow, Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee. All names instantly associated with asian cinema. Add to that list one Jet Li, a small perfectly formed man who just happens to be capable of kicking your ass very quickly and efficiently. Li decided to enter the american market with an appearance in Lethal Weapon 4, not the most ideal of introductions but hey it's a start. Next was a starring role in the film Romeo Must Die, an action film with some good action but a story that really didn't make much sense when all was said and done. Now comes Kiss of the Dragon. All the elements are here for a good time. You have a script collaborated on ...