Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

Directed by Wu Shih

Produced by Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Concord Productions

197386 min8.2 / 10

A biographical documentary that traces Bruce Lee's rise from rejection to stardom, shadowed by his premature death and the melancholy of unfulfilled potential.

This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting career in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong where he became an international star, and his death at age 32.

Questions people ask

  • Is Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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92/ 100

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