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The Life of Bruce Lee

1994 · 68 min

A fond, straightforward tribute assembled from archive clips and reminiscences, informative and gently nostalgic rather than gripping.

Overview
Documentary about martial arts actor Bruce Lee, from his birth in 1940 till his death in 1973, with interviews with his fellow actors and family. Dedicated to his son, Brandon.

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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • ambition
    • celebrity
    • family
    • death
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension2
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

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    Where to watch in the UK

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Guy Scutter
    Starring
    Jackie Chan, Bolo Yeung, Brandon Lee, James Coburn
    Runtime
    68 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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