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Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Shih Kien, Robert Wall ... see more see more... , Angela Mao Ying , Peter Archer , Betty Chung , Marlene Clark , Darnell Garcia , Allan Kent , Tony Liu , Bolo Yeung , Geoffrey Weeks , Mykelti Williamson , Jackie Chan , Sammo Hung Kam-Bo , Chuck Norris , Tse Lin Yang , Ahna Capri , Pat E. Johnson , Kien Shih

One of the most popular kung fu films ever, and perhaps the peak of the famed Bruce Lee's career, Enter the Dragon achieved success by presenting a series of superbly staged fighting sequences with a ... read more read more...minimum of distractions. The story finds Lee as a martial-arts expert determined to help capture the narcotics dealer whose gang was responsible for his sister's death. This evil villain operates from a fortified island manned by a team of crack martial artists, who also host a kung fu competition. Lee uses his skills to enter the contest and then tries to chop, kick, and otherwise fight his way into the dealer's headquarter. The story is, of course, merely an excuse for showdown after showdown, featuring masterly fighting by Lee in a wide variety of martial arts styles. Essential viewing for martial arts fans, the film was also embraced by a larger audience, thanks to a fast pace and higher-than-usual production values. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Release Date: July 26, 1973

Keywords: action, arts, kung-fu

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DVD Release Date: May 18, 2004

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  • fb223580
    May 2, 2012
    fb223580
    No plot, character development, dialogue or humour to speak of... basically kung fu porn. 3 stars just for Bruce Lee's badassery and amazing weapon of a body, which carried the entire film.
  • SirPant
    February 7, 2012
    SirPant
    So I've finally seen Enter the Dragon and it was well worth the wait. I know very little about Kung-fu or martial arts in general but I have nothing against the genres, I just haven't seen many of the films. Is this the greatest martial arts film of all time? I think you'd probab... read morely see more martial arts in most other films of the genres, I was actually surprised by the lack of fighting but what I was also surprised by, pleasantly that is, was how close to the 70's exploitation films it was. I love the 70's and this film has the 70's written all over it, I think that is why I instantly love it
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    October 24, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    I've never really watched martial arts film, not because I hate the genre, but I never really knew where to start. Enter the Dragon is one of the few Martial Arts films that I've seen, and is by far one of the best that I've seen. Starring the legendary Bruce Lee, this film is an... read more action classic as well as a classic of cinema. Not only does this film have a wonderful plot, but it has stunning fight scenes, some of the best ever put on film. Enter the Dragon is a great action film. Not only does the film boast some great fight scenes, but it has some wonderful acting and like I said, the plot is terrific. The plot is well constructed, engaging and thrilling. Enter the Dragon has got an impressive cast, and they each deliver great performances. Bruce Lee is just incredible. Enter the Dragon is one of the quintessential martial arts film. The film blends astounding fight scenes with a good story and the performances of the actors re wonderful. Enter the Dragon is a classic, and it remains one of the best martial arts films to ever come out in the genre. I highly recommend Enter the Dragon to anyone looking for a well constructed, plotted martial arts film that blends effective fight sequences with strong acting and a great plot. Enter the Dragon is a great action martial arts film that remains the standard of which martial arts films are judged upon. A great film that's very entertaining.
  • fb733768972
    October 1, 2011
    fb733768972
    The combination of martial arts and storytelling is great; however, it is a story that has been seen and told many times before, but that doesn't mean it isn't done perfectly here. As Lee travels across the world in order to kill the man responsible for the death of his sister, m... read moreore than a few complications are on the rise. It seems as though the complications are just there so that an action piece can be staged, but I was completely fine with that. The martial arts sequences are phenomenal and Bruce Lee shows not only his talents as an insane martial artist, but stands out as one of the better actors in this film. The story drags a bit in the middle, but by the time you embrace yourself in what is going on, the scenery alone can pull you in to whatever is going to happen next in the plot. Every character is enjoyable and my heart was pumping through ever fight sequence. Enter The Dragon is awesome!
  • FilmFanatik
    July 5, 2011
    FilmFanatik
    There is so much to love about Enter the Dragon. First of all, it's pretty much the definitive martial arts movie of all time. Second, Bruce Lee kicks a lot of ass in this movie. Third, John Saxon... enough said. Yep, there's terrible dialogue and dubbing, not to mention the plot... read more makes no sense whatsoever, but none of that matters at all. This is by no means a compelling piece of cinema. People watch this for the sheer fun of it, and I enjoy the hell out of it whenever I stick it on!
  • ajv2688
    December 30, 2010
    ajv2688
    The classic martial arts film! I love it! Lee is awesome, the action in this movie is top notch, and the story is balanced perfectly with it. I highly recommend this movie.
  • lewiskendell
    September 3, 2010
    lewiskendell
    "Destroy the image, and you will break the enemy."

    It's a real shame that I'm just now getting acquainted with Bruce Lee's work because I really love this stuff. Enter the Dragon is a joy to watch for any fan of martial arts flicks.

    The story is about Lee's quest to bring justi... read morece to a renegade Shaolin monk (with a fake, removable hand) at a tournament he hosts to recruit people for his criminal organization, but the thin plot is really there only to give Lee lots of guys to fight. The man beats the crap out of people to the point where you wonder why the villains even bother to try to attack him. There are lots of great, old-school fights to check out, and the choreography is very impressive.

    If you have any kind of a fondness for martial arts in film, then Enter the Dragon should be at the top of your list of movies to see. It's absolute proof of what a talent and natural star he was, and a nice introduction to Lee's personal philosophy for life and the martial arts.
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    August 8, 2010
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    "Remember: the enemy has only images and illusions behind which he hides his true motives. Destroy the image and you will break the enemy."

    A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover.

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    Who knows what could have been had Bruce Lee lived. Would he ever have made another film as good as this one? Or, would he have ended up making a string of duds and eventually become a straight to video actor like his counterpart Chuck Norris?

    Enter the Dragon still stands today as the greatest martial arts film ever, the movie others are judged by. Forget that Jim Kelley can't act his way out of a paper bag or that bad haired John Saxon obviously isn't a black belt. This film has great action, Bruce Lee at his finest, attention grabbing martial arts scenes and some of the best action movie music ever laid to film.

    There have been tons of copy cats but none equal the original. Buy the DVD (although the added previously cut scene is pretty boring) and enjoy this movie over and over. And if you really want to have some fun, rent Kentucky Fried Movie and watch it right after. The Enter the Dragon spoof "Fist Full of Yen" is a scene for scene hilarious parody.
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    July 23, 2010
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  • JonathanHutchings
    April 8, 2010
    JonathanHutchings
    Martial arts phenomenon Bruce Lee never made a perfect movie, but Enter The Dragon, his first (and last) English-speaking star vehicle comes closest to capturing his electricity and charisma. A US-Hong Kong co-production intended to introduce Lee to an international audience, Ent... read moreer the Dragon has Lee sharing screen time with two co-stars, veteran John Saxon and American karate champion Jim Kelly, but Lee dominates the movie as assuredly as he does the multitudes of bad guys thrown his way. The formulaic story, a crude James Bond riff with a hint of blaxploitation outrageousness, is nauseating in the early going, but it thankfully takes a back seat as the dynamite fighting sequences begin to dominate near the halfway point. Though it lacks the insane kineticism of the subsequent Hong Kong martial arts renaissance of the 1980s and 1990s, the movie is nicely photographed, and Robert Clouse's direction keeps the attention focused on Lees remarkable presence. The hall-of-mirrors finale, which is an update on Orson Welles masterful sequence from The Lady From Shanghai, is quite impressive. The dialogue is horrendous, as is the acting, but even through the stiff performances, Lee shows a bit of range in some of the quieter moments; but sadly, his tragic death at age 33, about a month before Enter the Dragons US premiere, would put an end to his film career.

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Critic Reviews

August 24, 2008
TIME Magazine

The only real disappointment about Enter the Dragon is that it is Bruce Lee's last movie. Full Review

Peter Travers
August 14, 2007
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

If kung fu is now the standard badass language, Enter the Dragon -- featuring Lee's great slow-burn stare -- is the first grammar lesson.

March 1, 2007
Variety

Rising popularity of the Chinese martial arts as screen entertainment climaxes in fine crescendo in this violence-drenched actioner. Full Review

Dave Kehr
March 1, 2007
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

Ripping entertainment overall, with just enough meat for amateur sociologists. Full Review

Howard Thompson
May 9, 2005
Howard Thompson, New York Times

On an adventure level, the performances are quite good. The one by Mr. Lee, not only the picture's supermaster killer but a fine actor as well, is downright fascinating. Full Review

Douglas Pratt
June 16, 2004
Douglas Pratt, Hollywood Reporter

The opening drums in Lalo Schifrin's musical score can give you chills.

Bob Graham
January 1, 2000
Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle

No one could overstate the degree of Lee's international star power and influence. He honorably held his place in a line of great action stars that goes all the way back to Douglas Fairbanks. Full Review

August 24, 2008
Film4

The chop-socky film to beat them all. Full Review

Dennis Schwartz
May 29, 2007
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

It's worth catching this schlock art film to see Lee play a 007-type super-agent, who is an expert in kung-fu. Full Review

Christopher Smith
May 2, 2007
Christopher Smith, Bangor Daily News (Maine)

Presents a powerful, kinetic ballet by a martial arts master at the peak of his form--just try looking away from him. Full Review

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