While working on his seminal 1973 film “Enter the Dragon,” Bruce Lee wrote a letter to Ted Ashley, then-head of Warner Bros., explaining his passion for making the movie and what Lee regarded as his chance to make a lasting impression on Hollywood: “You see, my obsession is to make, pardon the expression, the f—ingest action motion picture that has ever been made,” Lee wrote. The film, a massive hit that grossed more than $350 million worldwide, would go on to cement him as a martial arts superstar, but Lee himself would not live to enjoy its success; he died one month before its release. It was the last movie he would complete before his death.
Lee’s struggles on the “Enter the Dragon” set and his battles with the systemic xenophobia he faced in Hollywood are interwoven with his own philosophical writings in a new book “Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee,...
Lee’s struggles on the “Enter the Dragon” set and his battles with the systemic xenophobia he faced in Hollywood are interwoven with his own philosophical writings in a new book “Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee,...
- 10/5/2020
- by Audrey Cleo Yap
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic’ Could Have Included Olivia Wilde & David Krumholtz, But Probably Not Tom Cruise
- 4/23/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
The Movie Critic: Report sheds light on the scrapped movie, including a possible role for a young Quentin Tarantino
- 4/23/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Guy Ritchie’s New Movie Gets Compared to Tarantino’s Iconic Drama, But Everyone’s Offended
- 4/23/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Zendaya-Palooza At The Weekend Box Office As Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’ Looks To Serve $15M Opening, ‘Dune 2’ Returns To Imax – Preview
- 4/23/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“How long have you been here?” Full trailer lands for ‘The Watched’
- 4/23/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga is confirmed for UK cinema release
- 4/23/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Marvel Star Who Had No Problem Starring in Fast and Furious Drew the Line at Sylvester Stallone’s The Expendables: “It’s like looking backwards to me”
- 4/23/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Quentin Lee’s Lgbtqia+ Stand-Up Comedy Film ‘Laugh Proud’ Sets Release, Unveils Trailer, Wonderphil to Sell at Cannes (Exclusive)
- 4/22/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Star Trek Beyond Had A Deeper Backstory For Krall's Army That Fans Never Got To See
- 4/20/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.