Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is a 1993 action drama directed by Rob Cohen, starring Robert Wagner, Lauren Holly and Nancy Kwan. It runs 2 hours and earned $63.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Rob Cohen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story About?
The premise of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Bruce Lee’s pursuit of martial arts mastery begins in Hong Kong, where he blends traditional practices with burgeoning ambition. After a significant incident, he is forced to leave and travels to America, carrying his father's guidance to seek a legacy that extends beyond his homeland. There, he begins teaching martial arts to American students and eventually gains recognition through his role in "The Green Hornet," marking an extraordinary ascent to international fame.
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kung fu
- kato
- racism
- martial arts action
- martial arts
- demon
- hong kong
- film set
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- father son relationship
- family relationships
- wing chun
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- asian american
- cult film
- prejudice
- wheelchair
- mother in law
- writer
- interracial relationship
- filmmaking
- jeet kune do
- violence
- actor shares last name with character
- reference to james dean
- character name in title
- bruce lee character
- ip man character
- cult figure
- colon in title
- inspired by a true story
- loss of father
- reference to david carradine
- electronic music score
- year 1949
- year 1963
- year 1964
- year 1966
- year 1967
- year 1970
- year 1972
- flash forward
- single father
- fight
- single parent
- widower
- mixed martial arts
- punched in the face
- punched in the chest
- kicked in the face
- kicked in the stomach
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Cast
Robert Wagner leads the cast, with Lauren Holly and Nancy Kwan. Directed by Rob Cohen; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Rob Cohen
Also Starring in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
· 6 moreMore from Rob Cohen
More films directed by Rob Cohen, best-rated first: The Fast and the Furious, DragonHeart, xXx and Daylight.
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 69% User score
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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Plot Summary
What happens in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Hong Kong, a haunting nightmare plunges Lee Hoi-chuen, Bruce Lee’s father, into a realm of fear as he dreams of a phantom, known ominously as the Demon, stalking his young son. This wakeful terror leads him to enroll Bruce in Chinese martial arts training under the guidance of the esteemed instructor Yip Man. As Bruce matures into a young adult, he bravely confronts a group of British sailors who are imposing themselves on a Chinese woman, ultimately forcing him to make the heart-wrenching decision to flee Hong Kong. His father insists he seek refuge in the United States.
Full summary
The whole story of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, scene by scene
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Box Office
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story grossed $63.5 million worldwide. $35.1 million came from the US and Canada and $28.4 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$63.5M
- US & Canada
- $35.1M
- International
- $28.4M
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer Trailer 1
- Trailer Trailer 2
- Clip "I'm no b*stard... I'm Bruce Lee!"
- Clip Then Massive Kitchen Brawl - Full Scene
How Well Do You Know Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who was Bruce Lee's first martial arts instructor?
Cars in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
16 cars on screen, including the 1970 Triumph Bonneville and the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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1970 Triumph Bonneville Important role -
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role -
1957 Jaguar Mk.I Minor role -
1974 Mercedes-Benz W115 Minor role
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Dragon - La storia di Bruce Lee” and “Dragon - The Bruce Lee Story”.
- Also known as
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- Dragon - La storia di Bruce Lee
- Dragon - The Bruce Lee Story
- ドラゴン/ブルース・リー物語
- 李小龙传奇
- Dragon - Die Bruce Lee Story
- Dragon, l'histoire de Bruce Lee
- Dragão - A História de Bruce Lee
- Dragón, la vida de Bruce Lee
- A Sárkány - Bruce Lee élete
- Dragon: Povestea lui Bruce Lee
- Dragon: Η Ζωή του Μπρους Λι
- דרקון: סיפורו של ברוס לי
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- Dragão: A História de Bruce Lee
- 李小龙传
- Ejder: Bruce Lee'nin Hayatı
- Дракон: Историята на Брус Лий
- Dragón: La vida de Bruce Lee
- Dračí život Bruce Lee
- Smok: Historia Bruce'a Lee
- Dragon: Legenden om Bruce Lee
- 드래곤 : 브루스 리 스토리
- Дракон: История Брюса Ли
- ドラゴン／ブルース・リー物語
- Dračí život Bruca Leeho
- Dragon - Bruce Leen tarina
- Дракон: історія Брюса Лі
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Movies Like Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Story of the Dragon, The Dragon Lives and The Legend of Bruce Lee.
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The Story of the Dragon 1976 -
The Dragon Lives 1976 -
The Legend of Bruce Lee 1976 -
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon 1994 -
The Life of Bruce Lee 1994 -
The Real Bruce Lee 1977 -
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The Legend of Bruce Lee 2009 -
Dragon Bruce Lee, Part II 1981 -
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Bruce Lee and I 1976 -
Bruce Lee and Kung Fu Mania 1992
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story?
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story released?
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story was released on May 7, 1993.
Who directed Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story?
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story was directed by Rob Cohen.
More films by Rob Cohen Who is in the cast of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story?
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story stars Robert Wagner, Lauren Holly and Nancy Kwan, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story make at the box office?
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story grossed $63.5 million worldwide ($35.1 million domestic, $28.4 million international).
How is Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story rated?
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story have a post-credit scene?
No. Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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