The last film completed by Bruce Lee before his untimely death, Enter the Dragon was his entrée into Hollywood. The American-Hong Kong co-production, shot in Asia by American director Robert Clouse, stars Lee as a British agent sent to infiltrate the criminal empire of bloodthirsty Asian crime lord Han (Shih Kien) through his annual international martial arts tournament. Lee spends his days taking on tournament combatants and nights breaking into the heavily guarded underground fortress, kicking the living tar out of anyone who stands in his way. The mix of kung fu fighting (choreographed by Lee himself) and James Bond intrigue (the plot has more than a passing resemblance to Dr. No) is pulpy by any standard, but the generous budget and talented cast of world-class martial artists puts this film in a category well above Lee's primitive Hong Kong productions. Unfortunately he's off the screen for large chunks of time as American maverick competitors (and champion martial artists) John Saxon and Jim Kelly take centre stage, but once the fighting starts Lee takes over. The tournament setting provides an ample display of martial arts mastery of many styles and climaxes with a huge free-for-all, but the highlight is Lee's brutal one-on-one with the claw-fisted Han in the dynamic hall-of-mirrors battle. Lee narrows his eyes and tenses into a wiry force of sinew, speed and ruthless determination. -- Sean Axmaker, Amazon.com
Two heroes are manipulated by the villain into participating in an illegal martial arts competition funded by bloodthirsty high rollers. The contests often end in death for the loser and the two heroes must face each other after the preliminary rounds are over. It'll tear your heart out!
The Legendary Bruce Lee. Unknown in 1971. Two years later an international cult hero and more than twenty years on still remembered as the star of the biggest martial arts epic ever filmed - ""Enter The Dragon."" ""Enter The Dragon"" takes Lee into the island fortress of a warlord of crime Han who carries on his opium smuggling and prostitution activities under the disguise of a martial arts academy. Determined to avenge the death of his sister Lee penetrates Han's Stronghold and en
China's vast landscape is the setting for this suspenseful chase-adventure. An American pilot if forced to parachute into the clutches of the Japanese army who hold him for information and promptly stages a daring escape. The hunt for the P.O.W. begins! However the Yankee pilot has mysterious allies in the form of Chinese guerrillas protecting him from the Japanese pursuers every step of the way. These martial arts maestros will do everything they can to protect their symbolic friend against the Japanese tyrants.
A well-oiled Jean-Claude Van Damme makes his starring debut in what may be one of the few kickboxing films to be based on a true story. The Muscles from Brussels plays Frank Dux, the first Westerner ever to win the extreme "whupfest" known as the Kumatai (a long-running, no-holds-barred fighting tournament in Hong Kong). While a bit deficient in the script department (to say the least), this undeniably exciting flick succeeds by letting Van Damme play to his strengths: namely, minimal acting and a lot of impossibly acrobatic splits while kicking people in the head. Bloodsport is a guilty-pleasure testosterone blast of the highest order, with a memorable villain (the massive Bolo Yeung from Enter the Dragon) and a multitude of well-choreographed fight scenes. An embarrassed-looking Forest Whitaker cameos as a hapless (and non-kickboxing) cop. --Andrew Wright
TC 2000 is the action packed tale of a chaotic society where the guardians of the rich and powerful are set in action against the brutal tribe-like criminal gangs of the underclass.
The 'one-inch punch'; the one finger press up; the Way Of The Intercepting Fist. All are synonymous with Bruce Lee the instantly recognisable film icon. But how did an unruly kid from the backstreets of Hong Kong achieve such worldwide celebrity and become the first Asian film-star to go global? Made with the co-operation of Bruce's family and friends plus fellow film stars and martial artists the film presents a balanced portrait of the legend of Bruce Lee building a complete picture of a great martial artist and celebrity. As well as covering Bruce's film career Martial Arts Master focuses on Bruce as a visionary martial artist and includes exclusive insights from Jim Kelly and Bolo Yeung (Enter The Dragon) Jackie Chan (Rush Hour) student and friend James Coburn (Our Man Flint) Bruce's brother Robert Lee plus other family members friends and co-stars from throughout his career. The methods of Jeet Kune Do the martial arts philosophy developed by Lee are demonstrated by the select group of students taught by Lee himself. The documentary also affords a rare glimpse of original training equipment designed and used by the master while the theories behind the 'one-inch punch' are explained.
For the first time in 28 years Enter The Dragon is available for viewing uncut with every martial arts moment restored to its full glory. Enter The Dragon takes Lee to the island fortress of a criminal warlord called Han whose martial arts academy covers up opium-smuggling and prostitution activities. To avenge the death of his sister Lee infiltrates the stronghold and enters Han's brutal martial arts tournament - a breathtaking visual feast of competitions fusing skills in Kung Fu
Starring martial arts legend Bolo Yeung (Game of Death). Ironheart tells the story of an LA cop called John Keem (Britton K Lee) looking for the criminal gang who murdered his partner. While in Portland investigating the case he gets involved with Milverstead (Richard Norton) who’s gang deal guns drugs and people traffic. Can Keem find the evidence he needs to bring Milverstead to justice and avenge the death of his partner? From Robert Clouse director of Enter the Dragon Ironheart is an action packed martial arts adventure featuring some amazing fight action
Masahiro Kai has made it to the finals of the Free Fighting Championship. In flashback he remembers training Ryu Tenmei for the event. Ryu makes it to the final bout against the reigning champ Chang Lee (Bolo Yeung). After Lee kills Ryu Kai sinks into alcoholism tangling with a gang of Americans until he decides to go back into training and defeat Chang Lee himself.
Dynamic kung fu star Bruce Lee stars in this splendid re-make of Bruce Lee's 'Game Of Death' complete with Nunchaku master Snake Fist master plus and extra four levels to the Pagoda.
Top Kung Fu star Bolo Yeung stars alongside martial arts master Bruce Leung in this wicked chapter of the Wong Fei Hung saga this time the focus is on the Crane style of kung fu and how it was used to defeat the Manchu's.
The speed of Bruce Lee the skill of Jackie Chan the grace of Jet Li! 'Top Fighter' is an in-depth and action-packed look at the superstars in the field of martial combat. For the first time the very best of the best clash in an arena where each can show his specialities to the fullest. Using rare and hard-hitting footage 'Top Fighter' goes where no martial arts movie has gone before - exploring the psychology of the combatant and how each has perfected his craft. Can you be the
Starring martial arts legend Bolo Yeung (Game of Death). Ironheart tells the story of an LA cop called John Keem (Britton K Lee) looking for the criminal gang who murdered his partner. While in Portland investigating the case he gets involved with Milverstead (Richard Norton) who’s gang deal guns drugs and people traffic. Can Keem find the evidence he needs to bring Milverstead to justice and avenge the death of his partner? From Robert Clouse director of Enter the Dragon Ironheart is an action packed martial arts adventure featuring some amazing fight action
A well-oiled Jean-Claude Van Damme makes his starring debut in what may be one of the few kickboxing films to be based on a true story. The Muscles from Brussels plays Frank Dux, the first Westerner ever to win the extreme "whupfest" known as the Kumatai (a long-running, no-holds-barred fighting tournament in Hong Kong). While a bit deficient in the script department (to say the least), this undeniably exciting flick succeeds by letting Van Damme play to his strengths: namely, minimal acting and a lot of impossibly acrobatic splits while kicking people in the head. Bloodsport is a guilty-pleasure testosterone blast of the highest order, with a memorable villain (the massive Bolo Yeung from Enter the Dragon) and a multitude of well-choreographed fight scenes. An embarrassed-looking Forest Whitaker cameos as a hapless (and non-kickboxing) cop. --Andrew Wright
After facing his death in Shanghai Ching Wu Society member Chen Jan quietly roams China teaching Martial Arts to his fellow patriots. He is contacted by the associates of Dr. Sum who asks him to help bring Dr Sun into China from Hong Kong. The Manchu regime of course has other ideas. As plans are being arranged a Russian fighter asks Chan for a duel to see who is truely the best....
Featuring many of the stock actors brought to prominence by the fame explosion of Bruce Lee 'The Image Of Bruce Lee stars Bruce Li as an undercover detective who has to bring to an end a counterfeit operation run by Yin-Chieh Han and Bolo Yeung.
After his brother dies of a drug overdose Lyle heads to Hong Kong and becomes a Kung Fu expert. Using his newfound martial arts skills Lyle seeks revenge on the Chinese gang that supplied the deadly drug.
One of the most successful martial arts movies of all time, if not the best, Enter the Dragon (filmed in 1973) was Bruce Lee's last completed film and the first significant meeting of Hollywood and Hong Kong cinema. But it wasn't an entirely harmonious marriage, with on-set communication breakdowns and rows resulting in some poor scripting, editing and overdubbing. Lee plays a Shaolin fighter recruited by British intelligence to spy on renegade Shaolin master and crime overlord Han (Shih Kien) by entering the martial arts tournament held on Han's fortress island. If the plot sounds a touch contrived, it is. Han's fluffy white cat, clawed hand and ruthless megalomania suggest nothing so much as a classic Bond villain, and the plot has holes you could pilot a large Junk through (Lee's discovery that his sister committed suicide rather than submit herself to Han's men is particularly weak). Nonetheless, Lee is utterly compelling. At the height of his skills, he choreographed, directed and performed fight scenes which are among the most gripping ever filmed, including the classic underground scene which, in this uncut version, contains Lee's incredible (and previously deleted) nun-chuck display. John Saxon and karate champion Jim Kelly ably support him as fellow contestants, with the massive Yang Sze playing Bolo, Han's lieutenant. Despite being cheesy and overblown, Enter the Dragon is a highly entertaining and accessible Kung Fu film and a showcase for Bruce Lee's considerable skills. --Duncan Thomson
The Legendary Bruce Lee. Unknown in 1971. Two years later an international cult hero and more than twenty years on still remembered as the star of the biggest martial arts epic ever filmed - ""Enter The Dragon."" ""Enter The Dragon"" takes Lee into the island fortress of a warlord of crime Han who carries on his opium smuggling and prostitution activities under the disguise of a martial arts academy. Determined to avenge the death of his sister Lee penetrates Han's Stronghold and enters the brutal martial arts tournament Han is staging. Then follows a visual feast of spectacular martial arts matches that combine skills in Karate Judo Tae Kwon Do Tai Chi Chuan and Hap Ki Do. Bruce Lee staged these fighting sequences himself demonstrating experienced awareness of film rhythm and dramatic timing as well as mastery of the martial arts that made him famous. His reputation as an all-time great has grown since his untimely and mysterious death in 1973 three weeks before the opening of ""Enter The Dragon."" This special edition of the film is available uncut for the very first time in Britain and features the 'lost' Bruce Lee monk scene and the full version of the previously edited nanchaku showdown sequence: quite simply the definitive cut of the greatest martial arts movie ever!
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