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The Legend of Bruce Lee
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The Legend of Bruce Lee

2009-04-30 · 183 min · ★ 5.5

Action · Drama

The story of the legendary martial arts icon Bruce Lee following him from Hong Kong to America and back again. Movie edit made from the 50 episode Chinese television series with the same title.

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Production details

Directors
Moon-ki Lee, Li Wen Qi
Production companies
CCTV
Countries
China
Status
Released

Top Cast

Danny Chan Kwok-kwanDanny Chan Kwok-kwanBruce Lee
Michelle LangMichelle LangLinda Lee
Gary DanielsGary DanielsEd Parker
Ray ParkRay ParkChuck Norris
Michael Jai WhiteMichael Jai WhiteAli
Ted DurantBlair
Hazen MacIntyreGeorge
Wang LuoyongWang LuoyongShao Ruhai
Akasha VillalobosAkasha VillalobosJones
Mark DacascosMark DacascosThai Fighter

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