Nowadays, martial arts feel like a distinct part of the fabric of Hollywood action movies. But that wasn’t always the case. In fact, if not for Bruce Lee and his iconic 1973 hit Enter the Dragon, the state of the entertainment industry might look a whole lot different.
Robert Dean joins the show to take a look at how Enter the Dragon has held up since its release. We’ll discuss how influential the movie has proven to be, how it captures Lee’s own personal philosophy, and whether it would have kicked off a movie series if Lee had lived longer.
So grab some nunchucks and brace yourselves for the virtuosity of Bruce Lee in his most famous role, the unforgettable Enter the Dragon.
SYNOPSIS
Lee (Bruce Lee) is a martial artist determined to capture the criminal whose gang caused his sister’s death. Lee enters a kung fu competition, attempting to fight his way to the dealer’s headquarters with the help of some friends.
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