Director George Nolfi
Genre Action | Biography | Drama
Cast Billy Magnnussen, Philip Ng, Terry Chen, Teresa Navarro
Rating PG-13
Release Date August 25th, 2017
“Young Bruce Lee is trying to make a name for himself while working as a martial arts instructor in 1964 San Francisco. When Lee meets Wong Jack Man, he challenges the kung fu master to a no-holds-barred fight that became the stuff of legend.”
From director George Nolfi, Birth of the Dragon is the story of a young Bruce Lee, who would become one of the greatest martial artists of all-time. The cast includes Billy Magnnussen, Philip Ng, Terry Chen, and Teresa Navarro. Check out the official trailer below!!
Ted Takes Film Facts, Birth of the Dragon:
- The original cut of the movie was so poorly received by audiences that the film had to be extensively re-edited in a desperate attempt to please fans by removing many scenes of Billy Magnussen and focusing more on Philip Ng as Bruce Lee.
- The character of Steve McKee was based on actor Steve McQueen who studied with Bruce Lee in the late 1960s.
In 1964, Bruce Lee took on Wong Jack Man in one of the most controversial fights of all time. Watch the trailer for Birth of the Dragon, the film inspired by this true event. Set against the backdrop of 1960s San Francisco, BIRTH OF THE DRAGON is a modern take on the classic movies that Bruce Lee was known for.