Bruce Lee Movies

Major Feature Films | Bruce Lee Movies

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1941–1950s	(Various Hong Kong child roles)	Child actor	Bruce appeared in over 20 Cantonese films as a child, usually in small dramatic roles.
1969	Marlowe	Winslow Wong	A brief Hollywood appearance where he famously destroys an office in a fight scene with James Garner.
1971	The Big Boss (Fists of Fury in the U.S.)	Cheng Chao-an	Bruce’s first starring role in Hong Kong. A young man swears off violence but is forced to fight when his family is threatened. Huge box-office success across Asia.
1972	Fist of Fury (The Chinese Connection)	Chen Zhen	A student avenges his master’s death, battling racial oppression and Japanese occupiers in Shanghai. Features the iconic dojo fight.
1972	Way of the Dragon (Return of the Dragon)	Tang Lung	Bruce’s directorial debut. Famous for the legendary showdown with Chuck Norris in Rome’s Colosseum.
1973	Enter the Dragon	Lee	A U.S.–Hong Kong co-production and Bruce’s Hollywood breakthrough. A government agent infiltrates a martial arts tournament to take down a crime lord. Released just days after Bruce’s death, it became a worldwide hit.
1978	Game of Death	Billy Lo	Left incomplete at his death. Completed using stand-ins and existing footage. The original concept showcased Bruce’s philosophy of adapting to opponents (the famous yellow jumpsuit comes from this film).

Signature Elements of His Films | Bruce Lee Movies

• Realistic Martial Arts: Bruce’s Jeet Kune Do emphasized efficiency and realism, influencing fight choreography for decades.

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• Philosophy on Screen: His movies often include themes of self-mastery, racial equality, and breaking limitations.

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• Global Appeal: Enter the Dragon was one of the first martial arts films to achieve massive success in Western markets, opening doors for future stars and genres.

  
  

Legacy | Bruce Lee Movies

Though Bruce Lee starred in only a handful of completed adult films, his charisma, philosophy, and groundbreaking fight scenes reshaped action cinema. Modern stars—from Jackie Chan and Jet Li to Keanu Reeves in The Matrix—credit Bruce as a foundational influence.

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