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    Dragon

    Original title: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
    • 19931993
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 2h
    IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    30K
    YOUR RATING
    • Cast & crew
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    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
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    A fictionalized account of the life of the martial arts superstar.A fictionalized account of the life of the martial arts superstar.A fictionalized account of the life of the martial arts superstar.

    IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    30K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rob Cohen
    • Writers
      • Robert Clouse(book "Bruce Lee: The Biography")
      • Linda Lee Cadwell(book "Bruce Lee: The Man Only I Knew")
      • Edward Khmara(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jason Scott Lee
      • Lauren Holly
      • Robert Wagner
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Rob Cohen
    • Writers
      • Robert Clouse(book "Bruce Lee: The Biography")
      • Linda Lee Cadwell(book "Bruce Lee: The Man Only I Knew")
      • Edward Khmara(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jason Scott Lee
      • Lauren Holly
      • Robert Wagner
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  • See production, box office & company info
    • 110User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
    Trailer 1:14
    Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

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    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
    Jason Scott Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)

    Top cast

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    Jason Scott Lee
    Jason Scott Lee
    • Bruce Leeas Bruce Lee
    Lauren Holly
    Lauren Holly
    • Linda Leeas Linda Lee
    Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner
    • Bill Kriegeras Bill Krieger
    Michael Learned
    Michael Learned
    • Vivian Emeryas Vivian Emery
    Nancy Kwan
    Nancy Kwan
    • Gussie Yangas Gussie Yang
    Kay Tong Lim
    • Philip Tanas Philip Tan
    Ric Young
    Ric Young
    • Bruce's Fatheras Bruce's Father
    Luoyong Wang
    Luoyong Wang
    • Yip Manas Yip Man
    Sterling Macer Jr.
    Sterling Macer Jr.
    • Jerome Sproutas Jerome Sprout
    • (as Sterling Macer)
    Sven-Ole Thorsen
    Sven-Ole Thorsen
    • The Demonas The Demon
    Ong Soo Han
    • Luke Sunas Luke Sun
    Eric Bruskotter
    Eric Bruskotter
    • Joe Hendersonas Joe Henderson
    Aki Aleong
    Aki Aleong
    • Principal Elderas Principal Elder
    Chao Li Chi
    Chao Li Chi
    • Elderas Elder
    • (as Chao-Li Chi)
    Iain M. Parker
    • Brandon Leeas Brandon Lee
    Sam Hau
    • Young Bruceas Young Bruce
    Michelle Tennant
    • Shannon Leeas Shannon Lee
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • History Teacheras History Teacher
    • Director
      • Rob Cohen
    • Writers
      • Robert Clouse(book "Bruce Lee: The Biography")
      • Linda Lee Cadwell(book "Bruce Lee: The Man Only I Knew")
      • Edward Khmara(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    See production, box office, & company info

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    Storyline

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    Based on the life and career of Martial Arts superstar, Bruce Lee. Haunted by demons. Bruce was taught Martial arts at childhood. Bruce then was told by his father to flee to the United States. There, he opened up a Martial Arts school, then was chosen to be the Green Hornet's sidekick, Kato. Then, his big movie career that included "The Big Boss" and "Enter the Dragon". Fighting many enemies along the way, including his childhood demon. —John Wiggins
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    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • The Mystery. The Life. The Love. The Legend
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for martial arts violence and sensuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In this film, when Linda tells Bruce that she's pregnant, a musical band is visible in the background. The lead singer of this band is played by Shannon Lee, Bruce Lee's real-life daughter. The leading role for Bruce Lee was first offered to his real-life son Brandon Lee, who declined the part.
    • Goofs
      The Tao of Jeet Kune Do was published in 1979 after Lee's death. He did not get it in the mail like he did in the movie.
    • Quotes

      Bruce Lee: The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering.

    • Alternate versions
      The theatrical release had a different camera angle in a few scenes that different in the video or DVD releases. One of these includes when Bruce Lee (Jason Scott Lee) says "This is the first Bruce Lee Kung Fu Institute.", and punches the air. In the theatrical version the shot of him is a closeup from the front and the punch looks fast and powerful. In the video and DVD release this shot is a distance shot that shows his back and the punch seems fast, but lacking in power.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Dave/My Neighbor Totoro/Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story/Much Ado About Nothing/The Pickle (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Hong Kong Cha Cha
      Music by Robert Randles
      Lyrics by Rob Cohen

    User reviews110

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Great movie, but not a biography though
    This is a great movie. Nice action scenes, nice soundtrack, nice photo...But it's not a biography of the greatest fighter of all time: Bruce Lee. I am a big fan of Bruce and I know his life from A to Z, and this is not what I saw in that movie. I could tell all the mistakes I saw in the movie but here's just a few: In the movie: he is a unique child Reality: He had one brother and two sisters and he didn't live with his father only, he had his mother. He didn't leave Hong-Kong because of the cops (what the?...) he left because he wanted to be famous. And please! What is that story of the ghost from the depts of hell?!?!?

    No, if you want to make a great action movie, good, go ahead, the right way to do it. But if you want to make a bio of a true legend, please tell the true story.

    7/10
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    17
    • exode18
    • Nov 27, 2001

    FAQ1

    • What are the differences between the European DVD and the uncut version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
    • Filming locations
      • Macau, China
    • Production companies
      • Raffaella De Laurentiis Productions
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,113,743
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,019,970
      • May 9, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $63,513,743
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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