Bruce Lee Against Supermen
Bruce Lee Against Supermen

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Bruce Lee Against Supermen

1975
Movie
84 min
Cantonese

"The Green Hornet" (a red spandex and cape wearing duo) is called in to assist in rescuing a kidnapped scientist.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Woo-shang JinGenres: Action, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

A group of martial artists, including the legendary Bruce Lee, must band together to protect their village from a ruthless warlord and his army. They employ their superior fighting skills and strategic minds to overcome overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

While not an official Bruce Lee production, 'Bruce Lee Against Supermen' (also known as 'The Iron Dragon') capitalized on his posthumous fame. It is often considered a 'killer's revenge' or 'super-dragon' film, a subgenre that emerged after Lee's death, featuring look-alikes or other martial arts stars in loosely affiliated storylines. The film itself is generally regarded as a standard, albeit somewhat derivative, martial arts flick of its era, offering competent action sequences but little narrative depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features energetic fight choreography typical of the era.

  • Relies heavily on Bruce Lee's posthumous popularity.

  • Plot is thin and serves primarily as a vehicle for action.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is difficult to gauge with specific Google user ratings, as it often falls into compilations or less widely distributed releases. Reviews tend to focus on its place within the 'Bruceploitation' genre, with some appreciating the action while others dismiss it as a low-budget imitation.

Fun Fact

This film is one of many 'Bruceploitation' films produced after Bruce Lee's death, attempting to cash in on his enduring fame. It often features actors who resemble Lee or incorporate elements of his fighting style, though Lee himself had no involvement in its production.

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