Circle of Iron (1978)
43 %
Reviews Counted: 7 Fresh: 3 Rotten:4 Average Rating: 4.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins
Synopsis: Bruce Lee co-wrote this martial arts tale of a young man in search of truth. An amusing, unusual blend of action and philosophy. An all-star cast, including the inimitable Eli Wallach (THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY) and the great Christopher Lee, add to the fun.... [More]
Genre: Action/Adventure
Starring: David Carradine, Jeff Cooper, Eli Wallach, Roddy McDowall, Christopher Lee
Director: Richard Moore
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Five years after his untimely death, Lee's vision project was finally made. Whether or not it's truely his vision, the world will never know. One thing is for sure though - this is one confusing, self indulgent and often tedious film.
06/10/07
By downplaying the physical and emphasizing the cerebral (or in some cases, the spiritual) Lee was looking to take the genre to another level. For that alone (Circle of Iron) is very important.
05/24/07
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05/24/03
(The) total lack of unity, while seen as CIRCLE OF IRON's greatest liability, could also, however, be its biggest asset
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