Birth of the Dragon(2017)
“The Fight That Created The Legend”
Overview
Set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown, this cross-cultural biopic chronicles Bruce Lee’s emergence as a martial-arts superstar after his legendary secret showdown with fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man.
Director
George Nolfi
Studio
Groundswell Productions
Budget
$31M
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Philip Ng Wan-Lung
as Bruce Lee
Billy Magnussen
as Steve McKee
Xia Yu
as Wong Jack Man
Ron Yuan
as Tony Yu
Darren E. Scott
as Vince Miller
King Lau
as King Lau
Yee Jee Tso
as Winston Peng
Teresa Navarro
as Chinatown Pedestrian (uncredited)
Vanessa Ross
as Tourist (uncredited)
Christina July Kim
as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Terry Chen
as Frankie Chen
Wu Yue
as Wang Biao
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$31M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Groundswell Productions • Kylin Pictures • WWE Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Birth of the Dragon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Birth of the Dragon (2017).
What is Birth of the Dragon about?▼
Set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown, this cross-cultural biopic chronicles Bruce Lee’s emergence as a martial-arts superstar after his legendary secret showdown with fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man.
Who directed Birth of the Dragon?▼
Birth of the Dragon was directed by George Nolfi and released in 2017. It is a action, drama film.
How long is Birth of the Dragon?▼
Birth of the Dragon has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Birth of the Dragon?▼
The cast of Birth of the Dragon includes Philip Ng Wan-Lung as Bruce Lee, Billy Magnussen as Steve McKee, Xia Yu as Wong Jack Man, Ron Yuan as Tony Yu, Darren E. Scott as Vince Miller and more.
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