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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)

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Reviews Counted:16

Fresh:13

Rotten:3

Average Rating:6.9/10

Runtime: 2 hrs

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: A biographical film of the adored movie star and martial arts idol, Bruce Lee. The story follows Lee from his childhood in Hong Kong, where he began training in martial arts, to his arrival in... A biographical film of the adored movie star and martial arts idol, Bruce Lee. The story follows Lee from his childhood in Hong Kong, where he began training in martial arts, to his arrival in the United States, where he tried to build an acting career despite the prevalent racism. Upon his return to his homeland, he gradually became famous, thanks to a series of kung fu films. But despite his success, he never stopped battling a family "demon," who allegedly killed Bruce's brother and whose presence continually haunted Bruce. In 1970, Lee died under mysterious circumstances. [More]

Starring: Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly, Robert Wagner, Nancy Kwan

Starring: Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly, Robert Wagner, Nancy Kwan, Michael Learned, Kay Tong Lim, Sven-Ole Thorsen

Director: Rob Cohen

Director: Rob Cohen
Producer: Raffaella De Laurentiis

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May 26, 1998

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Reviews for Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

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Leonard Klady

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Variety

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4/5

Cole Smithey

Really very good.

comment Comment | Dec., 09 2007 10:10 AM

ColeSmithey.com

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3/5

Douglas Pratt

The engaging dramatic biography celebrates Bruce Lee's spirit using a rough outline of his career as a narrative guide.

comment Comment | Jun., 14 2007 09:48 AM

DVDLaser

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3/5

Emanuel Levy

Though enjoybale, this old-fashioned biopic of the late Asian star, suffers from sappy sentimentality and excessive melodramatics.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 18 2006 12:08 PM

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Time Out

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4/5

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3/5

Clint Morris

An enjoyable, touching motion picture

comment Comment | May., 12 2005 12:24 AM

Moviehole

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4/5

Andy Klein

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comment Comment | Mar., 24 2005 03:14 PM

Los Angeles CityBeat

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3/5

Rob Blackwelder

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comment Comment | Jul., 21 2004 01:45 PM

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3/4

Michael Dequina

Despite a number of corny moments, the film is an enjoyable and exciting celebration of a memorable life and career.

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3/5

Ryan Cracknell

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comment Comment | Aug., 27 2003 05:20 PM

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Vincent Canby

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New York Times

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Jeffrey Westhoff

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comment Comment | May., 14 2003 06:20 PM

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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2/5

Philip Martin

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comment Comment | Jan., 29 2003 08:01 AM

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Film Threat

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3.5/4

Marty Mapes

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Peter Travers

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Desson Thomson

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James Berardinelli

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January 26, 2007: Cohen's "New" Bruce Lee Film a No-Go
Maybe you heard the news, leaked awhile back, that "XXX" and "Stealth" director Rob Cohen was planning on using existing footage and CGI wizardry to put... More...

November 22, 2006: Rob Cohen Will Bring Bruce Lee Back to Life
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