Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)

User Rating:

6.8/10   

Director:

Rob Cohen

Writers (WGA):

Robert Clouse (book)
Linda Lee Cadwell (book)

Release Date:

7 May 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Biography | Drama

Tagline:

The Mystery. The Life. The Love. The Legend

Plot:

A lionized account of the life of the martial arts superstar.

Plot Keywords:

Martial Arts | Demon | Green Hornet | Hong Kong | Kung Fu

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Jason Scott Lee	...	Bruce Lee
Lauren Holly	...	Linda Lee
Robert Wagner	...	Bill Krieger
Michael Learned	...	Vivian Emery
Nancy Kwan	...	Gussie Yang
Kay Tong Lim	...	Philip Tan
Ric Young	...	Bruce's Father
Luoyong Wang	...	Yip Man
Sterling Macer Jr.	...	Jerome Sprout
Sven-Ole Thorsen	...	The Demon
John Cheung	...	Johnny Sun
Ong Soo Han	...	Luke Sun
Eric Bruskotter	...	Joe Henderson
Aki Aleong	...	Principal Elder
Chao Li Chi	...	Elder

Runtime:

120 min | UK:119 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Iceland:16 | South Korea:15 | Finland:K-16 | Germany:18 | Ireland:18 | Norway:15 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:14A | Canada:G (Quebec)

Filming Locations:

Hong Kong, China

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

When Linda tells Bruce that she's pregnant, a band is visible in the background. The lead singer of this band is played by Shannon Lee, the real-life daughter who is the result of the pregnancy. The role for Bruce Lee was first offered to his real-life son Brandon Lee, who declined.

Goofs:

Factual errors: Bruce Lee was already running his own kung-fu school (in Seattle) when he met his wife-to-be; he did not open this school at her suggestion, as the film indicates.

Quotes:

Bruce Lee: It's not strength that matters, it's focus.

Movie Connections:

Features Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Soundtrack:

The Big Boss

Superb Character Portrayel by Jason Scott Lee

This film as a stand alone kung fu movie would be worthy of your attention, as it is very enjoyable and well made. The thing that makes it special is Jason Scott Lee's portrayal of the legend that is Bruce Lee.

He successfully captures his mannerisms, attitude and even his fighting style, extremely convincingly (a truly remarkable feat of acting ability.)

Although dramatised to heighten your viewing pleasure, the story actually follows the events in Bruce Lee's life and shows us the man behind the martial arts, covering his inner turmoils and personal struggles as well as his famous physical ability.

A great movie, befitting the legend that is Bruce Lee.

8/10