Dragon Tiger Gate

Dragon Tiger Gate is a 2006 martial arts action film starring Donnie Yen and Nicholas Tse. It is based on the Manhua Oriental Heroes.

It is the story primarily of two half-brothers, Dragon and Tiger, separated at a young age. The younger Tiger was raised at the titular dojo, whereas Dragon was adopted by a mob boss after his mother's death. Years later, the two of them come into conflict by chance. A third warrior, Turbo Shek, eventually joins the fight as well and they eventually band together to take on Shibumi and the Luocha Gang.


 * Arrogant Kung Fu Guy: Pretty much everyone to some degree:
 * Turbo Shek seems to play it straightest, subverted somewhat by the fact that his arrogance is largely faked because he was tired of being bullied.
 * Dragon is a much quieter example, more of a "Confident" Kung Fu Guy rather than "Arrogant"
 * Shibumi plays it very straight.
 * Authority Equals Asskicking: Both at the Dragon Tiger Gate (with Master Wong) and with villainous Luocha Cult (with Shibumi).
 * Bad Boss:
 * Batter Up: Ma Kun's weapon in his sole fight. Justified since he was watching his daughter play baseball and it was the only weapon on hand.
 * Blade on a Stick: Mater Wong's weapon of choice versus Shibumi.
 * The Cavalry Arrives Late:
 * Creator Cameo: Master Qi is played by the author of the original manhua.
 * The Dragon: Dragon to Ma Kun until he leaves the gang.
 * Dragon Lady: Luocha.
 * Dual Boss: The Double Devils.
 * Extremity Extremist: Tiger with kicks, Dragon with punches.
 * The Faceless: Shibumi is never seen unmasked.
 * Fighting with Chucks: Turbo Shek.
 * Good Scars, Evil Scars: Turbo has one over his eye, he gives several explanations for it over the course of the movie.
 * Instant Chucks: After being impressed by Turbo's skills, the children of the Gate improvise nunchucks out of slippers..
 * Kingpin in His Gym: Shibumi is seen outside his training area once during the movie.
 * Live Action Adaptation
 * Orphan's Plot Trinket: Dragon and Tiger each have half of a jade pendant. Naturally, it's how they recognize each other.
 * Redemption Equals Death: For trying to leave the Luocha Gang, Shibumi has Ma Kun killed.
 * The Starscream: Scaly tries turning on both Dragon and Ma Kun at different times, and gets beaten for it each time.
 * Tiger Versus Dragon: Averted. Though they do fight multiple times in the movie and begin on opposite sides, Tiger and Dragon are ultimately very close and friendly.
 * Took a Level In Badass: Turbo and Tiger after training with Master Qi, Dragon takes a less obvious one after being healed by Luocha.
 * Worthy Opponent: Shibumi seeks out strong fighters. After Dragon defeats the Double Devils Shibumi considers him one. He also considers Master Wong enough of one.