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Elliott Hong directs Johnny Yune in the martial arts comedy They Call Me Bruce? Yune plays an immigrant who everyone refers to as "Bruce," because he reminds everyone of Bruce Lee. Bruce unknowingly w... read more read more...orks for a gangster making cocaine drop-offs. The film shows Bruce interacting with a variety of American stereotypes, and then figuring out how his bosses are using him. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 28 min.

Directed by: Elliott Hong

Release Date: January 1, 1982

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DVD Release Date: April 29, 2003

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  • January 12, 2011
    For the most part this movie is very funny, and I liked Yune, but the story is very familiar and predictable.
  • August 24, 2007
    Cheap but funny. We got a huge laugh out of this as kids. Re-watching as an adult wasn't as fun. But there's still a lot of good scenes. I like how "Bruce" would threaten his enemies with his hands. Some of the humour is groan-inducing. It's a curious comedy from the 80's decade ... read morenot unlike the Police Academy series.
  • July 25, 2008
    HAHA - haven't seen this in years. When was this made? 1982 - I remember watching on HBO...have to get it and see it again.
  • January 30, 2011
    I saw this movie when I was in the 2nd grade. I just got to the mainland and everyone in our class was making jokes about it to me, probably because I was asian. I remember laughing at things I didn't understand. We watched it a few times over the course of every time we visited ... read moreour friends house that had this on tape. This is also probably the 2nd movie I ever saw on a VCR (look it up kids).

    The movie is such a strange mix of corny sketches. I really does seem like a side bar stand up comedian that was given a chance to follow the Kentucky Fried Movie style. It still have some cheesy charm, and I found him running around NY to be still a long time smile moment, but this movie is what it is. And that's cheesy retro fun if you feel inspired to see it.
  • March 30, 2008
    I know a Chinese youth minister who raved about this film, so I bought it for $3 one day. After watching it, I have concluded that the money was not well spent. Actually, I would rather be punched in the face by Chuck Liddell than watch this humdinger again. There is one funny... read more line, but you can probably find that on youtube.
  • June 8, 2006
    I got this movie for $5....and it's worth less than that. I think I can hand-count how many times I laughed.

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  • In what 1987 James Orr/Johnny Yune movie will you find this quote: "With my right foot, I will kick your face. With my left, I will kick your nose. With my fingers, I will poke your eyes out. Take a good look at my face. I'm an oriental."  Answer »

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