Have you ever heard about Bruce Le or Bruce Li? It seems like they’ve been named after Bruce Lee, right? After Bruce Lee passed away, film producers saw a chance to make money off his fans’ endless love for their hero. This started a whole new movie genre – Bruce Lee copycat flicks. A new documentary, ‘Enter the Clones of Bruce,’ tells this unique film history story.
Inside ‘Enter the Clones of Bruce’ – Meeting the Bruce Lee Doubles
When Bruce Lee left us, fans around the world felt a huge gap. Clever Chinese movie makers saw this as a chance. They quickly started making loads of Bruce Lee clone movies. In every film, you’d find a lookalike actor pulling off Bruce Lee’s iconic hair and martial arts moves.
Believe it or not, these films attracted a lot of viewers. Fans around the world still wanted more of the superstar martial artist. The documentary takes you on a journey right to the center of this trend. And who takes you there? The Bruce Lee lookalikes themselves.
A New Phase for Bruce Lee Doubles
These lookalike actors have moved on from the film industry after playing the Bruce Lee characters. Now, they lead different lives. Instead of being bitter about the exploitation, they look back at their experiences with fondness. They remember the hard work during their film careers and thank the producers for helping them become stars. Their stories aren’t sad at all. They’re more like inspiring tales of ambition and change.
Bruce Le and Bruce Li – Two Notable Clones
Among all the lookalikes, two names are especially famous – Bruce Le and Bruce Li. Bruce Li, now an osteopath by profession, talks about how hard it was to copy Lee’s real martial arts style. Another talented clone, Bruce Le, tells funny stories about the tough process of filmmaking.
Exploring the Intricacies of Hong Kong Film Industry
The documentary also gives you a peek into the inside workings of the Hong Kong film industry. It provides a close look at big production houses and how they operate. For example, Shaw Brothers’ intense work ethic is analyzed, even though they didn’t make any Bruce Lee clone films. Andre Morgan, a producer with Golden Harvest, tells interesting behind-the-scenes stories about the controversial Bruce Lee film ‘Game of Death.’
The ‘Female Bruce Lee’
The film also highlights Angela Mao, known as the ‘female Bruce Lee.’ Now owning a restaurant in the US, Mao remembers her days as a 70s action superstar.
‘Enter the Clones of Bruce’ is more than just a documentary. It’s like a thrilling ride through an unusual time in cinema history. If you’re a fan of martial arts movies, this documentary is a delicious treat. This documentary, like our love for Bruce Lee, is surely worth your time!
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