The Dragon Lives Again
Everyone's favorite martial artist ""Bruce"" winds up fighting for his life and soul in hell against an evil Warlord intent on making him mincemeat - and he has recruited some of the 1970s most iconic B-movie characters to help dispatch the great one. But when that won't do the trick, he uses monsters, mummies and beautiful women to get the little dragon at any cost.
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Plot Summary
A man who is the spitting image of Bruce Lee seeks revenge for the death of his mentor. He travels to a Buddhist monastery to train and confront the gangster responsible. Along the way, he battles various martial arts experts and supernatural forces.
Critical Reception
Released in the wake of Bruce Lee's death, 'The Dragon Lives Again' is a notorious exploitation film that capitalized on Lee's image. While praised by some for its over-the-top action and Bruceploitation novelty, it is widely criticized for its nonsensical plot, poor production values, and blatant disregard for respectful homage.
What Reviewers Say
- Enjoys a cult following for its sheer absurdity and the novelty of Bruceploitation.
- Often considered one of the most bizarre and derivative Bruceploitation films.
- Praised by some for its high volume of action sequences, despite their questionable quality.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally poor, with many viewers finding the film to be a poorly made and disrespectful imitation of Bruce Lee's work. Some acknowledge it as an entertaining piece of camp, while others are put off by the low production quality and nonsensical plot.
Fun Fact
The film famously features a scene where Bruce Lee (played by Bruce Li) fights Count Dracula, along with characters like Billy the Kid and even a Hitler look-alike.
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