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In , a group of American and Chinese filmmakers gathered together in Hong Kong to make a film that was supposed to transform Bruce Lee —then a Hong Kong action star best known to American audiences for a few TV appearances—into an international sensation. Today, 45 years after its release, Enter the Dragon remains one of the greatest martial arts films ever made. It cemented the legend of Lee after his untimely death just weeks before the U. In the late s, Bruce Lee was a martial arts instructor-turned-actor with an eye on becoming a major star after appearances in television series like The Green Hornet and Ironside. Lee contributed to the project on a conceptual level, but Warner Bros. Frustrated and stagnant in America, Lee accepted an offer from Hong Kong producer Raymond Chow to come make martial arts films with him. Lee was encouraged in this endeavor by Warner Bros. Fists of Fury , The Chinese Connection , and The Way of the Dragon —all of which made him an immediate superstar in Hong Kong, so much so that he had to wear disguises to walk around in public. That was enough to finally convince Warner Bros. Enter the Dragon was made quickly, on a tight schedule, and with a budget much more constrained than what we commonly associate with action movies today.
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If you want to continue to explore the fascinating world of " WandaVision ," we have you covered with some inspired recommendations. Watch the video. Enter the Dragon revolves around 3 main characters; Lee, a man recruited by an agency to investigate a tournament hosted by Han, since they believe he has an Opium trade there. Roper and Williams are former army buddies since Vietnam and they enter the tournament due to different problems that they have. It's a deadly tournament they will enter on an island. Lee's job is to get the other 2 out of there alive. Written by Emphinix. When it comes to kung fu, Bruce Lee is a legend.
Enter the Dragon is a martial arts action film directed by Robert Clouse. It would be Lee's final completed film appearance before his death on 20 July at age Having earned over times its budget, it is one of the most profitable films of all time, as well as being the most profitable martial arts film. Enter the Dragon is widely regarded as one of the greatest martial arts films of all time. Lee, a highly proficient Kung Fu Wing Chun martial artist and instructor from Hong Kong, is approached by Braithwaite, a British intelligence agent investigating the suspected crime lord Han. Lee is persuaded to attend a high-profile martial arts competition on Han's private island to gather evidence that will prove Han's involvement in drug trafficking and prostitution. Shortly before his departure, Lee also learns that the man responsible for his sister's death, O'Hara, is working as Han's bodyguard on the island. Also fighting in the competition are Roper, an indebted gambling addict, and fellow Vietnam war veteran Williams. At the end of the first day, Han gives strict orders to the competitors not to leave their rooms.
