Meng long guo jiang (1972)

The Way of the Dragon poster

English Title: The Way of the Dragon
Golden Harvest Company
Starring:
 Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris
Directed by: Bruce Lee

Synopsis: Tang Lung (Bruce Lee) is sent to Rome by his uncle to help protect relatives from having their restaurant forcibly shut down by local thugs.

Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers!): The climactic fight between Tang Lung and Colt (Chuck Norris) takes place inside the Roman Coliseum. As Tang Lung is looking for his adversary, a cat suddenly stumbles down some stairs and then runs away. It would appear this was a “catapult” moment when someone actually threw the cat into the scene.

The Way of the Dragon - cat falls down stairs by Bruce Lee then runs away

The Way of the Dragon - cat falls down stairs by Bruce Lee then runs away animated gif

When Tang Lung finds Colt they prepare for battle, each warming up. A calico cat appears between them, looking confused.

The Way of the Dragon - calico cat between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris

The true star of the scene is a little tabby and white kitten who watches the action from a safe spot above.

The Way of the Dragon - tabby and white kitten sitting on wall

The Way of the Dragon - tabby and white kitten sitting on wall watching

Just before the fighting begins another cat scurries through the scene.

The Way of the Dragon - cat running through scene behind Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris

The tabby kitten mews and the fight is on!

The Way of the Dragon - tabby and white kitten sitting

The Way of the Dragon - close up of tabby and white kitten meowing

The kitten is present throughout the entire fight, sometimes watching intently, sometimes distracted.

The Way of the Dragon - tabby and white kitten sitting on wall behind Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris

The Way of the Dragon - tabby and white kitten intently watching

The Way of the Dragon - tabby and white kitten watching in other direction

The Way of the Dragon - tabby and white kitten sitting on wall behind Bruce Lee

The Way of the Dragon - tabby and white kitten playing with ball of paper

In the end a great moment happens when the camera zooms in on not only Colt and Tang Lung but the kitten as well!

The Way of the Dragon - extreme close up of tabby and white kitten

The Way of the Dragon - camera zooms in and out on Chuck Norris tabby and white kitten and Bruce Lee animated gif

Final Mewsings: Roman cats apparently like to watch martial arts.

Many thanks to @DrJimmyandBOB for letting us know about this great cat moment!


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