They Call Me Bruce?
“With a little practice... anyone can be as good as Bruce Lee!”
Synopsis
While working as a cook for the Cosa Nostra, an Asian immigrant who everyone calls Bruce because of his resemblance to Bruce Lee, is duped into making deliveries of "Chinese Flour"- cocaine - all across the U.S.
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THEY CALL ME BRUCE? (1982) | Official Trailer | 4KOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-27
Top Cast
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Johnny Yune
Bruce / Grandfather
John Louie
Joon
Bill Capizzi
Lil Pete
Martin Azarow
Big Al
Ric Mancini
Don Atelli
Howard Mann
Joe The Finger
Phil Rubenstein
Vito Brazzi
Lou Tiano
Bugsy
Phillip Simms
Baby Moe
Earl Karpen
Yes Man
Matt Greene
Rico
Nick Cinardo
Retaurant Boss
Vince Deadrick Jr.
Agent in the Restaurant
Addison Randall
Busboy
Buddy Gilyard
Hare Krishna #1
Tracy Vendrell
Hare Krishna #2
Eric Emerson
Hare Krishna #3
Kit Wong
Japanese Tourist
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Hong
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Yune, Elliott Hong, Tim Clawson
- Original Title
- They Call Me Bruce?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.9M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Hong
Johnny Yune, Elliott Hong, Tim Clawson
Robert Primes
Lee Percy, Briana London
Elliott Hong
Department Leadership Roster
Elliott Hong
Director
Johnny Yune
Writer
Elliott Hong
Writer
Tim Clawson
Writer
Elliott Hong
Producer
Robert Primes
Director of Photography
Lee Percy
Editor
Briana London
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is They Call Me Bruce? about?
While working as a cook for the Cosa Nostra, an Asian immigrant who everyone calls Bruce because of his resemblance to Bruce Lee, is duped into making deliveries of "Chinese Flour"- cocaine - all across the U.S.
Who directed They Call Me Bruce??
They Call Me Bruce? was directed by Elliott Hong.
Who stars in They Call Me Bruce??
The principal cast of They Call Me Bruce? includes Johnny Yune, John Louie, Bill Capizzi, Martin Azarow, Ric Mancini.
When was They Call Me Bruce? released and how long is it?
They Call Me Bruce? was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
How much did They Call Me Bruce? make at the box office?
They Call Me Bruce? grossed $16.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Call Me Bruce??
They Call Me Bruce? holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).