How Bruce Lee Changed the World
“The Hagiography of the Dragon, a Continuing Saga”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Bruce Lee
Self (archival)
Linda Lee Cadwell
Self
Charles Parnell
Narrator (voice)
Shannon Lee
Self
Jackie Chan
Self
Donnie Yen
Self
Yuen Wah
Self
John Woo
Self
Raymond Chow
Self
Sugar Ray Leonard
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
LL Cool J
Self
Stan Lee
Self
Brett Ratner
Self
RZA
Self
Margaret Cho
Self
Rob Cohen
Self
Eddie Griffin
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 5, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Webb
- Original Title
- How Bruce Lee Changed the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Webb
Steve Webb
James Mathers
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Webb
Director
Steve Webb
Writer
James Mathers
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for How Bruce Lee Changed the World.
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What is How Bruce Lee Changed the World about?
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.
Who directed How Bruce Lee Changed the World?
How Bruce Lee Changed the World was directed by Steve Webb.
Who stars in How Bruce Lee Changed the World?
The principal cast of How Bruce Lee Changed the World includes Bruce Lee, Linda Lee Cadwell, Charles Parnell, Shannon Lee, Jackie Chan.
When was How Bruce Lee Changed the World released and how long is it?
How Bruce Lee Changed the World was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How Bruce Lee Changed the World?
How Bruce Lee Changed the World holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).