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They Still Call Me Bruce
Bruce Won arrives in America in search of an American G.I. who saved his life in the Korean War. He meets an orphan boy and together they land themselves in a string of outrageous situations. This high-strung farce culminates when a case of mistaken identity leads a gang of thugs to think Bruce is a karate master. They arrange a nationally-televised match which pits our hero against a monstrous brute, and Bruce is beaten to a bloody pulp...
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Plot Summary
A martial arts movie star named Bruce Lee (portrayed by David Carradine) is killed during the filming of his last movie. Years later, his former manager discovers that Bruce Lee is still alive, but has been living in seclusion. He convinces Bruce to come out of retirement to fight against a corrupt businessman and his gang who are trying to take over Chinatown.
Critical Reception
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its poor acting, nonsensical plot, and unconvincing portrayal of Bruce Lee as major drawbacks. It is largely considered an exploitation film, capitalizing on the enduring legacy of the real Bruce Lee.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempts at action sequences but criticized for its low production values.
Seen as a pale imitation of actual martial arts films.
Noted for its unconventional casting and storyline.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often point to the film being a campy B-movie experience with a cheesy premise.
Fun Fact
David Carradine, known for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the TV series Kung Fu, plays a fictionalized version of Bruce Lee, despite not being of Chinese descent, which was a point of contention and criticism for the film.
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