Bruce Lee
Biography: Bruce Jun Fan Lee (Lee Siu Lung) was born on November 27, 1940 in San Francisco, CA while his parents were on tour with the Chinese Opera. Ultimately raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was a child actor appearing in more than 20 films. At the age of 13, Bruce took up the study of wing chun gung fu under renowned wing chun master, Yip Man. Bruce left Hong Kong at the age of 18, came to the United States and made his way to Seattle, Washington where he worked in the restaurant of a family friend. He soon enrolled in the University of Washington where he pursued a degree in philosophy. Bruce began to teach gung fu in Seattle and soon opened his first school, the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute. Two more schools followed in Oakland and Los Angeles. Concurrently Bruce married his wife, Linda and had his two children, Brandon and Shannon. In the mid sixties, Bruce was discovered while doing an exhibition at the Long Beach Internationals and a role as Kato in the tv series The Green Hornet soon followed. During this time, Bruce was also developing his own martial art, which he ultimately named Jeet Kune Do (translated: the way of the intercepting fist). Bruce's art was steeped in a philosophical foundation and did not follow long held martial traditions. Instead it had at its core the ideas of simplicity, directness and personal freedom. After The Green Hornet series was canceled, Bruce encountered resistance while working in Hollywood and so headed to Hong Kong to pursue a film career. In Hong Kong he made 3 films, which consecutively broke all box office records and showcased martial arts in an entirely new way. Hollywood took notice and soon Bruce was making the first Hollywood / Hong Kong coproduction with a film called Enter the Dragon. Unfortunately, Bruce Lee died in 1973 before this film was released. This film catapulted him to international fame. Today Bruce Lee’s legacy of self expression, equality, and pioneering innovation continues to inspire people all around the world.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 27, 1940
Deathday: July 20, 1973
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Known For
Marlowe
1969-09-19
Marlowe
Overview: Mysterious Orfamay Quest hires Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe to find her missing brother. Though the job seems simple enough, it leads Marlowe into the underbelly of the city, turning up leads who are murdered with ice picks, exotic dancers, blackmailed television stars and self-preserving gangsters. Soon, Marlowe's life is on the line right along with his case.
Genres: Crime Mystery Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-09-19
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Fist of Fury
1972-03-22
Fist of Fury
Overview: Chen Chen returns to his former school in Shanghai when he learns that his beloved instructor has been murdered. While investigating the man's death, Chen discovers that a rival Japanese school is operating a drug smuggling ring. To avenge his master’s death, Chen takes on both Chinese and Japanese assassins… and even a towering Russian.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1972-03-22
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Fist of Fear, Touch of Death
1980-09-01
Fist of Fear, Touch of Death
Overview: A television reporter interviews fighters and promoters about Bruce Lee in preparation for a tournament to claim the title of “Successor to the Bruce Lee legacy”. Footage from Bruce Lee's films and interviews is repurposed in pseudo-documentary style.
Genres: Action Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-09-01
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Enter the Dragon
1973-08-17
Enter the Dragon
Overview: A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-08-17
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The Way of the Dragon
1972-12-30
The Way of the Dragon
Overview: Tang Lung arrives in Rome to help his cousins in the restaurant business. They are being pressured to sell their property to the syndicate, who will stop at nothing to get what they want. When Tang arrives he poses a new threat to the syndicate, and they are unable to defeat him. The syndicate boss hires the best Japanese and European martial artists to fight Tang, but he easily finishes them off.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1972-12-30
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The Big Boss
1971-10-23
The Big Boss
Overview: Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1971-10-23
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The World of Kung Fu
1973-01-01
The World of Kung Fu
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Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Game of Death
1978-03-23
Game of Death
Overview: A martial arts movie star must fake his death to find the people who are trying to kill him.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1978-03-23
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Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
1994-01-18
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
Overview: A video tribute to a martial arts legend, Bruce Lee. Examined are his early years in Hong Kong and his journey to Hollywood, his role of Kato on the TV series 'The Green Hornet', and his years as the martial arts instructor to the stars. Lee's spectacular rise to super stardom through his Kung Fu films is detailed, with a revealing look at both the on-screen action and behind the scenes controversy. Celebrity interviews include actor James Coburn talking about Lee as a teacher and collaborator, and actress Diane McBain on Lee's Kato years. Lee's successors in martial arts cinema are profiled, and theories offered about mysterious deaths of Bruce Lee and his son Brandon. Plus rare footage and more! Although his life was cut short at the age of 32, Bruce Lee-- through his movies and his teachings-- will forever be remembered as the Immortal Dragon!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-18
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Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
2000-10-22
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
Overview: Documentary on the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, with a focus on the production of his unfinished film Game of Death. Using interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Lee aficionado John Little paints a portrait of the world's most famous action hero, concluding with a new cut of Game of Death's action finale, reconstructed from Lee's notes and recently-recovered footage.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-22
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Bruce Lee: The Legend
1984-01-01
Bruce Lee: The Legend
Overview: The Official Golden Harvest tribute to the Master of the Martial Arts Film, Bruce Lee.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do
1995-01-01
Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do
Overview: Jeet Kune Do (also "Jeet Kun Do", "JKD," or "Jeet Kuen Do") is a hybrid martial arts system and life philosophy founded by world renowned martial artist Bruce Lee in 1967 with direct, non classical and straightforward movements. The system works on the use of different 'tools' for different situations.[2] These situations are broken down into ranges (Kicking, Punching, Trapping and Grappling), with techniques flowing smoothly between them. It is referred to as a "style without style".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Jackie Chan: Fast, Funny and Furious
2002-12-10
Jackie Chan: Fast, Funny and Furious
Overview: Not since the great Bruce Lee has a Chinese martial artist taken Hollywood by storm. Leaping out of dire poverty and obscurity, Jackie Chan has become the sensational international superstar of mayhem and merriment! This presentation of Chan's career covers his work with the legendary Bruce Lee, his struggle against typecasting in the Bruce Lee mold, and the resounding success of his breakthrough movies mixing amazing acrobatic artistry with brilliant comic ability.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-10
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Fury of the Dragon
1976-10-14
Fury of the Dragon
Overview: Several episodes of the 1966 TV series "The Green Hornet" edited together and released as a feature.
Genres: Action Adventure Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-10-14
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The Real Bruce Lee
1977-01-13
The Real Bruce Lee
Overview: The Real Bruce Lee is a martial arts documentary. It begins with a brief biography of Bruce Lee, and shows scenes from four of his childhood films, Bad Boy, Orphan Sam, Kid Cheung, and The Carnival, each sepia-toned and dubbed to English. Next, there is a three-minute highlight reel of Lee imitator Bruce Li. Finally, there is a feature-length film starring Lee imitator Dragon Lee, which is obviously modeled after Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-01-13
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I Am Bruce Lee
2012-02-09
I Am Bruce Lee
Overview: Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago. The greatest martial artists, athletes, actors, directors, and producers in the entertainment business today will share their feelings about the one who started it all. We will interview the people whose lives, careers, and belief systems were forever altered by the legendary "Father of Martial Arts Cinema". Rarely seen archival footage and classic photos will punctuate the personal testimonials. Prepare to be inspired.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-02-09
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Bruce Lee: In His Own Words
1998-07-01
Bruce Lee: In His Own Words
Overview: A collection of old interviews with Bruce Lee show us his beliefs, thoughts on fighting and what martial arts means to him.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-07-01
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The Final Game of Death
2023-07-17
The Final Game of Death
Overview: A brand new three-hour video essay by Arrow Films that incorporates a new 2K restoration of all two hours of Bruce Lee’s original dailies for Game of Death from a recently-discovered interpositive.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-07-17
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Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
1971-12-09
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview
Overview: A priceless gem from the fine folks at The Internet Archive: Bruce Lee’s only existing television interview, from 1971. Martial arts expert Bruce Lee became world-renowned for his performances in such Kung-fu classics as ENTER THE DRAGON. Now his only interview in English is available. Just after the release of his first film THE BIG BOSS, he spoke in Hong Kong with Canada's premier journalist Pierre Berton. This is the closest one can get to this extraordinary master.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-12-09
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The Lees: Action Speaks Louder
1999-10-25
The Lees: Action Speaks Louder
Overview: Bruce Lee 'Famous Families' Documentary
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-25
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Dragon Rising: The Green Hornet Screentest
1965-01-01
Dragon Rising: The Green Hornet Screentest
Overview: Before he was a global icon, Bruce Lee was a young martial arts master, 24 at the time, trying to make his way in Hollywood. In this rare and never-before-seen screentest, Lee shows off his incredible skills and charisma as he auditions for the role of Kato in the TV series The Green Hornet. The screentest is a fascinating glimpse into Lee's early career, and it's clear that he was destined for greatness. His movements are fluid and powerful, and his expressions are full of intensity and focus. It's no wonder that the producers of The Green Hornet were so impressed. This screentest is a must-see for any fan of Bruce Lee, and it's a reminder of his incredible talent and potential. It's a glimpse into a world that could have been, and it's a reminder of what we lost when Lee died too young. This is now considered a prized piece of Bruce Lee memorabilia.
Genres: Action Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-01-01
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The Orphan
1960-03-02
The Orphan
Overview: When a young street thug becomes friends with the headmaster of a school, he gives up the triad life to enroll in the school.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1960-03-02
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In the Face of Demolition
1953-11-26
In the Face of Demolition
Overview: This early leftist social drama from Hong Kong offers a panoramic portrait of a crumbling apartment complex and its down-and-out denizens, including a taxi driver, an unemployed teacher, a professional reduced to selling his blood and, of course, a venal landlord. In addition to establishing an omnipresent theme in Hong Kong cinema – the plight of the urban poor – the film is also a prime example of the popular melodramas of the time, which featured displaced Mainland film stars.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1953-11-26
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The Green Hornet
1974-03-21
The Green Hornet
Overview: After the superstardom and early death of Bruce Lee, 20th Century Fox decided to cobble together a couple of theatrical feature films from this property, of which this 1974 effort is the first. The bulk of the film consists of four episodes crudely spliced together. Scattered throughout are bizarrely irrelevant fight scenes from other episodes, which make the already disjointed plotting quite surreal. The television image was cropped to make a widescreen film, which means the tops of heads and hats are lopped off the frame with alarming regularity.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-03-21
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Amazing Masters of Martial Arts
1985-03-14
Amazing Masters of Martial Arts
Overview: This collection of archive footage from martial arts films offers an array of power-packed kicks, chops, leaps, and other dramatic fighting moves from expert martial artists Sonny Chiba, Carter Wong, Bruce Lei, and others.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-03-14
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Bruce Lee - Le Parcours d'un Guerrier
2000-01-01
Bruce Lee - Le Parcours d'un Guerrier
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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The Kid
1950-05-31
The Kid
Overview: A 10-year-old Bruce Lee stars as Kid Cheung, an orphan boy who sells comics in a little stall in the slums to survive. He and his two siblings are looked after by his Uncle Ho, a teacher. When the wealthy Hung Pak-ho surveys the slums to build a school for orphans, he is robbed by the vicious Blade Lee and his gang. Cheung helps Blade Lee escape and earns his friendship, but Uncle Ho convinces him to return the gold necklace Lee stole. Hung rewards Ho by hiring him as his private secretary.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1950-05-31
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Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger
1976-01-02
Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger
Overview: This martial arts movie tries to explain the strange death of the international movie star and kung fu master Bruce Lee. Most of the story centers on a former disciple of Lee who launches a private investigation and ends up avenging the brutal death of his own girlfriend.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1976-01-02
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Bruce Lee in G.O.D.
2000-11-25
Bruce Lee in G.O.D.
Overview: Bruce Lee in G.O.D. is a "docudrama" about the filming of Game of Death. The first 40 minutes of the film is a dramitisation of events before Lee dropped filming for GOD to do Enter the Dragon, interspersed with interviews with people associated with the film. The remainder of the movie is an alternate cut of the found Game of Death footage.
Genres: Drama Documentary Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-25
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Top Fighter
1995-06-15
Top Fighter
Overview: Welcome to the world of the martial arts. A voyage for the times of the martial arts cinema, from the beginning in China in the 6th Century A.C. by a Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma, until the actual time and the influence in the world, with interviews to actors and historians, and a review to the most important movies of all times and to the most famous action movies actors. A magnificent jewel of this genre what nobody wouldn't lose.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-15
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Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
1973-10-14
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Overview: This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting career in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong where he became an international star, and his death at age 32.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-10-14
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Kung Fu Killers
1974-01-01
Kung Fu Killers
Overview: Australian stuntman Grant Page travels to Hong Kong to find Bruce Lee's successor and looks at the cultural phenomenon that Asian martial arts has become in the West. He talks to actors such as Angela Mao, Stuart Whitman and George Lazenby - who were all making movies in Hong Kong at the time - and fights Carter Wong twice.
Genres: Documentary Action TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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The Guiding Light
1953-04-30
The Guiding Light
Overview: 13-year old Bruce Lee plays San, a child up for adoption. Finally accepted by his surrogate parents, he is faced with a dilemma when his real parents show up and want him back.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1953-04-30
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An Orphan's Tragedy
1955-02-11
An Orphan's Tragedy
Overview: Rascal To Chai-yan brings a false charge of selling fake medicine against doctor Fan Tin-sang, who is sentented to a twenty-year imprisonment. Fan makes an escape after a decade, and secretly provides for the education of his son Fuk-kwan brought up by a poor blacksmith. Fuk-kwan grows up to be a doctor practising in the country. To again does harm to Fuk-kwan, only this time Fan intervenes. Both he and To die in the fight.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1955-02-11
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The Best of the Martial Arts Films
1990-01-01
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
Overview: The most explosive barehanded combat sequences ever filmed. An electrifying video of martial arts mastery and mayhem. This program takes a behind-the-scenes look at the weapons, the mystical eastern philosophy, and the incredible skills that have made martial arts films one of the most popular genres in the world today.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
2002-06-01
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
Overview: Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, this in-depth documentary offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the martial arts film -- from the genre's rebellious beginnings to high-flying modern epics. Jackson takes you through the best moments of 100 movies, including Charlie's Angels and Oscar winner Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Interviews with martial arts film veterans Sammo Hung, John Woo and Ang Lee round out the video.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-06-01
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The Curse of the Dragon
1993-06-30
The Curse of the Dragon
Overview: A 1993 documentary film about Bruce Lee. The film includes interviews from some of his fellow students and opponents who worked alongside him in his movies.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-06-30
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The Tenant
1976-05-26
The Tenant
Overview: A quiet and inconspicuous man rents an apartment in Paris where he finds himself drawn into a rabbit hole of dangerous paranoia.
Genres: Thriller Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-05-26
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Game of Silence
2024-07-26
Game of Silence
Overview: A brand new experimental re-edit of Bruce Lee's immortal unfinished classic, Game of Death.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-07-26
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Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth
2020-03-06
Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth
Overview: An illuminating portrait of Jay Sebring — the long-forgotten artist, designer, and entrepreneur who created a billion-dollar hair & beauty industry and defined iconic Hollywood styles for men.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-03-06
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Batman '66 Meets the Green Hornet
2020-01-01
Batman '66 Meets the Green Hornet
Overview: The episodes "A Piece of the Action" and "Batman's Satisfaction" have been edited together, along with other scenes and period TV promos of the 1966 television show "Batman" and 1967's "The Green Hornet" for this interesting feature film.
Genres: Action Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-01-01
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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
2003-01-01
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Overview: Filmmaker Ian Taylor examines the impressive legacy of Hong Kong cinema -- specifically, how martial arts crossed borders and become an international phenomenon -- with the help of footage and interviews with the stars who made the genre what it is today. Director Lau Ka Leung (who helmed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) joins in, sharing his thoughts on how certain cinematic technologies have improved martial arts films and expanded their appeal, on the set of Drunken Monkey (2003).
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Fist to Fist
2000-01-01
Fist to Fist
Overview: The legendary Bruce Lee created a unique arts style that resurrected a fighting technique which had survived thousands of years behind the Oriental curtain. Jackie Chan has exploded onto the movie screens around the world. His acrobatic action ballet has placed him in a world apart from others who would try and claim the crown. The producers of this wall to wall action have dared to answer the burning question; what would happen if these two men came eye to eye, Fist to Fist?
Genres: Action Adventure Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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Golden Gate Girl
1941-05-27
Golden Gate Girl
Overview: The story follows a Chinese-American girl who falls for a Cantonese opera star against her father's wishes and becomes pregnant.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1941-05-27
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La Légende du petit dragon
1975-01-01
La Légende du petit dragon
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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The Life of Bruce Lee
1994-01-01
The Life of Bruce Lee
Overview: Documentary about martial arts actor Bruce Lee, from his birth in 1940 till his death in 1973, with interviews with his fellow actors and family. Dedicated to his son, Brandon.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Face to Face
1997-01-01
Face to Face
Overview: US-Documentary on Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Jackie Chan: My Story
1998-07-17
Jackie Chan: My Story
Overview: Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to perform incredible stunts without the use of doubles -- or a net. This video takes a personal look at Chan as he works on screen projects in Hollywood and Beijing and candidly discusses his life and work.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-07-17
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We Owe It to Our Children
1955-01-01
We Owe It to Our Children
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Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1955-01-01
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Bruce Lee and Kung Fu Mania
1992-01-01
Bruce Lee and Kung Fu Mania
Overview: BRUCE LEE AND KUNG FU MANIA With action highlights from more than thirty of the greatest martial arts movies, this kung fu-fighting, karate-kicking compilation features the real Bruce Lee and his many clones plus Chuck Norris, Jim Kelly, and more. Here’s Bruce backing up The Green Hornet as Kato, battling Norris in Return of the Dragon, and making his last complete film, Enter the Dragon, plus the secrets of his mysterious death in Bruce Lee...His Last Days. You’ll also see Lo Lieh challenge Lee Van Cleef in The Stranger and the Gunfighter, Bruce Li carrying on the tradition with The Three Avengers, and Tae Kwon Do Grand Master Jhoon Ree in The Tattooed Dragon.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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The Path of the Dragon
1998-01-01
The Path of the Dragon
Overview: Produced and directed by Walt Missingham who, in 1983, became the first non-Chinese to practice Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple, this authoritative and informative programme uses rarely seen archive footage to trace both the history of martial arts and the phenomenal impact Bruce Lee had on this culture. Narrated by Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee Keasler.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar
1996-08-30
Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar
Overview: Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar is a documentary on Jackie Chan.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-30
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Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
1993-12-31
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
Overview: Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee exposes the truth behind Lee's death and the cover-up that ensued.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-12-31
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The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001-12-18
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
Overview: A look at the life of superstar Bruce Lee.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-12-18
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Modern Warriors
2002-08-20
Modern Warriors
Overview: Over 80 of the world's greatest martial artists demonstrate techniques and discuss philosophy in this fascinating account of the martial arts phenomenon and its increasing global popularity. See rare footage of some of the world's greatest kick boxers. Witness the stars training and analyze their techniques. Learn about competitions such as K-1, the world's most popular martial arts competition. Discover what separates the sports styles and the spiritual style of martial arts.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-20
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How Bruce Lee Changed the World
2009-05-17
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
Overview: More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father's roots in Hong Kong and China. With unique access to the family's photographic archive, home movies and all material owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-17
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Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
1999-01-01
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
Overview: This insightful documentary takes an in-depth look at the life of Bruce Lee, and the physical and mental practices he employed on his way to becoming the most popular martial arts star in the world. Utilizing footage of Lee both practicing and teaching Jeet Kune Do, as well as interview footage with the people who both knew and worked with Lee--including James Coburn, Bob Wall, Van Williams, Brandon Lee, and more--THE LEGEND LIVES ON is a comprehensive examination and celebration of a true artist.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
1998-08-18
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
Overview: Special honoring the grand masters of the martial arts with guest stars from film and television, music performances, live demonstrations, competitions and tributes to Jackie Chan, Bennie "The Jet" Urquidez, Cynthia Rothrock, Billy Blanks, Ernie Reyes Sr., and Shaka Zulu.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-08-18
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Bruce Lee - Jeet Kune Do
2004-09-09
Bruce Lee - Jeet Kune Do
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2004-09-09
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Bruce Lee: Tracking the Dragon
2016-10-25
Bruce Lee: Tracking the Dragon
Overview: Bruce Lee expert John Little tracks down the actual locations of some of Bruce Lee's most iconic action scenes. Many of these sites remain largely unchanged nearly half a century later. At monasteries, ice factories, and on urban streets, Little explores the real life settings of Lee's legendary career. This film builds on Little's earlier film, Pursuit of the Dragon, to present a comprehensive view of Lee's work that will change the way you see the films.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-25
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Bruce Lee: In Pursuit of the Dragon
2011-01-01
Bruce Lee: In Pursuit of the Dragon
Overview: Documentary from celebrated Bruce Lee devotee, John Little, tracing the chronology of Lee's four films. Little follows Lee's footsteps from Macau, through Rome and Hong Kong, and blends re-mastered clips from Lee's films and interviews with key cast and crew to offer a unique insight into Lee's filmmaking style. This is the ultimate guide to Lee's short, yet inspirational movie career.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-01
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Thunderstorm
1957-03-14
Thunderstorm
Overview: The Thunderstorm is a 1957 Hong Kong drama film directed by Ng Wui and starring Bruce Lee based on the play Thunderstorm by Chinese dramatist Cao Yu.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1957-03-14
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The Birth of Mankind
1946-01-01
The Birth of Mankind
Overview: The Birth of Mankind, released in 1946, is the first movie featuring Bruce Lee, at age six, in a role.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1946-01-01
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Bruce Lee: The Intercepting Fist
1998-01-01
Bruce Lee: The Intercepting Fist
Overview: Follow the transformation of world-renowned martial arts great Bruce Lee, from his early years as a young student to his final days as a skilled master and screen legend. Rare movie clips and vintage ... read more behind-the-scenes footage illustrate Lee's significant contribution to Hollywood's martial arts action genre. Bonus features include scenes from his unfinished film Game of Death and clips of his television appearance on the series "Longstreet."
Genres: Action Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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The Warrior Within
1976-01-01
The Warrior Within
Overview: This documentary is about martial arts; about their beauty and their lethal potential, their history and their present status. It is also about their place in a modern society whose escalating crime rate and violence is making the knowledge of self defense a necessity for more and more ordinary people, especially women. The viewer is bombarded with a series of top rated martial artists. Fifteen top practitioners of Karate, Kung Fu, Jujitsu, Kendo, Tai Chi Chuan and Classical Oriental Weaponry pay tribute to the martial arts master of all time, Bruce Lee. Their expertise is brought to life before the probing eye of the motion picture camera, that delves into the Americanization of these arts. In addition to exhibiting their deadly skills, the masters talk honestly about themselves and about their mystical, spiritual and philosophic thoughts on the ancient art of self defense.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-01-01
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Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
2019-08-14
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
Overview: The fantastic story of how an ancient martial art, Chinese kung fu, conquered the world through the hundreds of films that were produced in Hong Kong over the decades, transformed Western action cinema and inspired the birth of cultural movements such as blaxploitation, hip hop music, parkour and Wakaliwood cinema.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-14
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Bruce Lee - La Destinée du Dragon
2004-09-07
Bruce Lee - La Destinée du Dragon
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Genres: Action History Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2004-09-07
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Be Water
2020-01-25
Be Water
Overview: In 1971, after being rejected by Hollywood, Bruce Lee returned to his parents’ homeland of Hong Kong to complete four iconic films. Charting his struggles between two worlds, this portrait explores questions of identity and representation through the use of rare archival footage, interviews with loved ones and Bruce’s own writings.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-01-25
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Game of Death Redux
2019-07-20
Game of Death Redux
Overview: An edit of Game of Death using unreleased footage. Hai Tien, a retired martial artist, is confronted by a underground Korean gang to retrieve an item in a five-level pagoda under the guard of skilled martial artists. When he refuses, his sister and brother are kidnapped. Now, Hai Tien and a group of other martial artists fight their way up the pagoda.
Genres: Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2019-07-20
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The Green Hornet
2005-01-06
The Green Hornet
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Genres: Action Adventure Crime Science Fiction
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2005-01-06
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A Myriad Homes
1953-10-08
A Myriad Homes
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1953-10-08
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The Wise Guys Who Fool Around
1956-02-15
The Wise Guys Who Fool Around
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1956-02-15
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Darling Girl
1957-12-06
Darling Girl
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1957-12-06
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Too Late for Divorce
1956-12-22
Too Late for Divorce
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1956-12-22
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The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
2009-01-01
The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee
Overview: Screened perennially at Hong Kong Heritage Museum, The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee is a documentary film about Bruce Lee’s life as part of an exhibition entitled "Bruce Lee: Kung Fu ‧ Art ‧ Life"
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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The Real Bruce Lee 2
2002-01-01
The Real Bruce Lee 2
Overview: Mostly a re-cut of the movie Dragon the Master 2 with 30 extra minutes of footage added from various Bruce Lee, Bruce Li, Dragon Lee, and Bruce Le movies.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
1973-01-01
Heiße Ware aus Hong Kong
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
2008-01-01
Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
Overview: The first Italian documentary on the most extraordinary phenomenon of the 70s: the Kung-fu films!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
1973-08-01
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
Overview: Promotional film on the making of 'Enter the Dragon.'
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-08-01
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Game of Death II
1981-03-21
Game of Death II
Overview: In this dark tale of revenge, Bruce Lee "returns" as Billy Lo, whose best friend Chin Ku dies of a sudden illness. But suspicion of foul play arises when a gang tries to steal Ku's coffin at the funeral using a helicopter. When Lo's younger brother Lo hears about the incident, he leaves his Buddhist master to investigate the truth. His trail soon leads him to the Castle of Death, the last place Chin Ku was seen alive. There, he meets and befriends an unlikely ally--a cruel and merciless martial arts expert who is also the tower's master. But when the master dies under mysterious circumstances, Lo ends up dueling with someone far more terrifying.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1981-03-21
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A Mother's Tears
1953-06-28
A Mother's Tears
Overview: This script was adapted from a Rediffusion Radio airwave novel, written by Lang Wun and read on-air by his wife Ngai Mun. Ngai Mun also acted in this film. Wang (Cheung Ying) worked himself to an early death. His wife Ching (Hung Sin Nui) raised their three children all by herself. Eldest son Kei (also played by Cheung Ying) was spoiled and grew up to be a robber. Middle child, daughter Ching-han, is materialistic and vain, and is later killed by Kei. Youngest son Leung (Yeung Fan) is diligent and ambitious, a great comfort to Ching. Hung Sin Nui played Ching from a young to an elderly woman, showing off her practiced, perfect acting skills. Chun Kim’s detailed portrayal of the relationship between the two generations set the stage for his later work Parents’ Hearts (1955).
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-06-28
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Orphan's Song
1955-09-08
Orphan's Song
Overview: The wealthy businessman Wu Xiang Fu’s family was trying to win the family’s wealth. The young and widowed two young women did not obey the woman’s way, and she was driven out of the house. She even wanted to poison her son, and she was fortunate to be saved by the old servant Zhong Bo and raise the adult. After a lot of hard work, the mother and child can finally reunite
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-09-08
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The Young Bruce Lee
1976-12-04
The Young Bruce Lee
Overview: From a young, boy until his late teenage years, we are witness to the life of Bruce Lee in this epic film that tells his story long before he would become a LEGEND. Featuring clips from Bruce Lee's Childhood movies and scenes featuring Bruce Li.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-12-04
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The Way of the Little Dragon
1997-01-01
The Way of the Little Dragon
Overview: Pretty good documentary on Bruce Lee including many clips of his childhood as an actor in China through clips from his films and footage of his funeral, and lots of photos such as him training with Wing Chun Master Yip Man (or 'Ip Man' as in the 2008 semi-biographical Donnie Yen film).
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Fist of Unicorn
1973-03-01
Fist of Unicorn
Overview: Unicorn travels to a village troubled by gangsters in search of revenge for the murder of his parents years before. The task is made more complicated when he befriends a middle-aged woman and her son who begin to admire and depend on him.
Genres: Action
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 1973-03-01
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