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The Hagiography of the Dragon, a Continuing Saga - How Bruce Lee Changed the World
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Title: How Bruce Lee Changed the World

Release Date: 17 May 2009

Runtime: 1h 31m

Genre: Documentary

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Overview: More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father's roots in Hong Kong and China. With unique access to the family's photographic archive, home movies and all material owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation.

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Average Vote: 8 (31 votes)

Cast

  • Self (archive footage): Bruce Lee
  • Narrator (voice): Charles Parnell
  • Self: Linda Lee Cadwell
  • Self: Shannon Lee
  • Self: Jackie Chan
  • Self: Donnie Yen
  • Self: Yuen Wah
  • Self: John Woo
  • Self: Raymond Chow
  • Self: Sugar Ray Leonard
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