You can do it.
Right, buddy.
Turn like this.
Let's take a break.
Sir?
Sing-po.
What took you so long?
With all those stairs? You must be kidding.
Want one?
I've quit.
I come here to practice Tai Chi each morning.
The air is fresh here. I'm healthier now.
For your own good, get rid of that belly.
You're the leading man after all.
That's ancient history. Now I'm a comedian.
And you're taking my parts.
Smoke a cigar and act like the boss.
- Use your brain when you work. - OK. OK.
I'm just kidding.
Comedians come in all sizes.
If fat Lady Tam can be a comedian, so can I.
We're family in the Cantonese opera world.
Why not become real family?
You mean...
Margaret and Phoenix?
My wife told me they're very close.
It's marvelous if that's true.
The brat is always up to no good.
It'd be great if she can keep him in line.
Phoenix, where's your Margaret?
You mean your Margaret?
I Wish.
Kong bought us soda.
Grab your own bottle.
We usually drink herbal tea. You're buying us soda?
What's the occasion?
I want you to meet my girlfriend.
She's coming.
So you're trying to act rich.
It's not an act, he is rich.
You never told us you have a girlfriend.
It never came up.
She just came back to Hong Kong.
What else did you not tell us?
What are you doing?
Nothing, I'm playing a song.
Ours is still on, wait your turn.
Go outside if you want to quarrel.
Take your fight outside, young men.
Do you know who he is?
I know him from shit.
He's Charlie Owen, the 3-time Inter-school Boxing champ.
Do you know who he is?
You gweilos are so ignorant.
He's Bruce Lee,
the best fighter in Hong Kong.
You heard of the Tigers of Kowloon City?
He's our chief.
So what if he's taller.
Don't worry, Phoenix.
He's wearing a girl's scarf.
Dwarf.
Don't move, it's toe-to-toe for them.
Damn dwarf.
You're jealous of our good looks?
Move it.
Phoenix.
- Are you OK? - Are you OK?
- Get up. - Are you OK?
We're here for herbal tea,
not to fight, barbarian.
You look a tad disappointed.
You can fight me again when you're ready.
I don't understand what you say.
Lau Lin-kong?
What's going on?
Those gweilos are ridiculous.
Let me introduce you, she's...
Forget it, we know her.
I didn't know you're friends.
Bruce is an old friend.
You knew each other?
I'm glad, let's go in for herbal tea.
- Come on. - Go.
Don't worry, we're fine.
2 more seats, please.
Can't think of anything better to play?
Yup, it's poop.
I'll sign up for the next boxing tournament.
It's one thing to get even,
but that guy is a 3-time boxing champ.
Did you see his biceps?
His fist is as big as Sloppy Cat's head.
So? Phoenix has biceps too.
We still have 6 months. I can get a coach.
The profundity of Chinese martial arts.
He can find a coach in some lofty mountain.
What mountain?
Victoria Peak or Lion Rock?
You can be so stupid, Skinny.
What do you think, Sloppy Cat?
You're my brother,
you must learn Wing Chun.
Why?
Because
I know someone.
Who do you know?
You trust me?
Yes.
Master Yip Man is bound to ask you
why you want to learn Wing Chun. What will you tell him?
That I want to fight better.
Don't be so honest.
Why learn something if you won't use it?
That's the only way to tell if it works.
Why don't you learn to ride a bike too?
Let's go.
- Master. - Master.
I'm not the Master. He's inside.
You're here to learn martial arts?
Yes.
- Did you bring money? - Yes.
And you?
I can't afford it,
but you can teach me.
Master.
- Master. - Master.
You're Bruce Lee?
Lee Hoi-chuen is your Father?
Yes.
Why do you want to learn? To fight or for your well-being?
I want to know why everyone is learning.
You need a coach, but you must practice.
Master doesn't give lessons anymore.
I'll teach you the basics.
Thanks.
He took you in. Take a picture, hurry.
Ready, 1, 2, 3.
Phoenix.
Uncle Chor-fan.
Can't you walk properly?
I'm thinking of some moves.
I want you to play the lead in a film.
What's the name?
"The Orphan."
I'm financing it and will shoot it in Eastman Color for the widescreen.
That'll cost a lot of money.
One must not bite the hand that feeds him.
Even in films,
one must take one's acting seriously.
I have always admired the Union spirit.
No, it should be the Ng Chor-fan spirit.
One for all and all for one.
Bruce.
I heard you're a great cha-cha dancer.
Will you be my partner at the dance contest?
Kong is good too.
But I want you to be my partner.
Let me think about it.
Let me know.
This song is from Robert Chan of La Salle
to Phoebe Lee of Maryknoll, wishing she'll stay young forever.
Robert Chan really likes you.
Did he ask you out?
He'll have to take a number.
Patrick Tse has been calling her every night.
Don't talk nonsense.
Margaret, are you waiting for Phoenix?
I want him to fill out a form.
For what?
The Cha-cha contest.
Good. You make such a good team.
Why don't you want to dance with Margaret?
I know. You don't want Pearl to be jealous.
Then who'll be your partner?
- Sit well. - Phoebe
Hurry up and overtake him.
Phoenix.
- Hurry up. - it's real fast already.
Robert. Give me a hand.
Get your own soda.
Kong.
- Thanks. - Thanks.
Margaret, let's go for a ride.
Phoenix, let's go.
Get off my case.
I can teach you.
What's wrong, Bruce? You're always so cocky.
Something finally shut you up?
Yeah. Remember last time?
It's all because he couldn't ride a bike.
We all took a beating as a result.
Not that again.
Thanks.
Thanks to you.
1,2, 3.
OK
Kong, I'll take one of you and Pearl.
1,2, 3.
Not this one.
- Pass it to me. - OK. Want one?
-I do. - No more film.
Bruce, who'll be
your partner at the contest?
I don't know yet.
Why? You need a good partner for Cha-cha.
You and Margaret will make a good team.
We all make a good team, right?
Stop taking pictures, Sloppy Cat. Show us your moves.
No problem.
I'm really good.
You are, but not me.
Get someone else.
Margaret, I can be your partner.
Pearl doesn't want me.
That's because you're too good.
What's the matter with you? You're all in this contest.
You'll come in first and second.
That'll be perfect.
You make it sound so easy.
If we go, we'll definitely come in third.
That's good.
Good my ass. Shut up.
I'll dance with you.
Phoenix, then you can dance with Margaret.
OK. OK.
I know what to do.
What's wrong with you lately?
You won't go to the movies with me.
You're never there when I go to your house.
Let me help you.
Is she or is she not your girlfriend?
Of course not.
Damn you.
- Whatever you say. Margaret. - Margaret.
What about Phoebe and Agnes?
They said Phoenix was...
I can't hear you, you talk like a girl.
They wouldn't root for Phoenix as he was mean to Margaret.
Don't yell. I'm sitting right next to you.
See? She told you to shut up.
After the first 4 pairs of contestants,
let's meet the next 4 pairs.
Look.
She wants to know who's Phoenix's partner.
He didn't pick a girl. She can't be jealous.
Lastly, the only all-boys team,
Brothers Bruce and Robert Lee.
Let's begin.
Margaret.
Don't be mad.
Phoenix didn't pick a girl.
Right?
Why won't he
dance with me?
- I know. - What do you know?
- What? - I don't know...
He doesn't know anything.
Look at them. They're brilliant.
Let's invite all contestants to come out.
Ladies and gents, the winning team is...
Bruce and Robert Lee.
Phoenix.
And now the award ceremony.
Congratulations, Bruce Lee.
Thanks.
Congratulations.
- Congratulations. - Thanks.
You won. Robert, let's take a pic outside.
Bruce.
I'm disappointed in you.
What do you mean?
I know you really like Pearl.
I do not.
Pearl already told me.
You turned her down because of me.
Don't worry. I'll get out of the picture.
You got this all wrong.
You know me, Bruce.
I don't want handouts: not love,
and definitely not friendship.
Soon after that, Kong, Margaret and Pearl stopped showing up.
For the first time, Bruce couldn't
settle a matter with his fists.
I have never seen him like this.
He was so quiet he seemed like another man.
It's 2 months before the boxing tournament.
He decided to focus on this quest.
Left hand.
Go.
Again.
Bruce. Telephone.
Hello?
Bruce.
Pearl?
Are you free tomorrow?
I asked you out
because I need your help.
What is it?
Help me find Kong.
He's been missing for 2 weeks.
He's become a junkie.
All junkies buy from pushers.
They are like brokers.
Sham Shui Po is full of them.
Sorry.
How do you know all these?
There're all kinds of folks in a film studio.
It's not difficult to learn these things.
That's so unlike Kong. What happened to him?
I didn't expect him to be so weak.
It was my fault. I should look for him sooner.
Look at those two.
They look like gangsters. So scary.
He's a major pusher in the neighborhood.
Come, Skinny. We'll pretend to buy from him.
OK.
Stay put, Phoenix. They may recognize you.
Be careful.
Are you ready for the boxing tournament?
Will you come?
No, I'm heading back to the U.K.
When?
Soon.
I'll come see you.
What for?
If I were your partner,
none of this would have happened.
If I met you before Kong,
you suppose we could be
good friends?
You cherish your friends too much.
That's why I know you'll find Kong.
Wrong place.
They don't know Kong.
What about the pusher?
I don't know.
Come on, Bruce.
Bruce...
Let the match begin.
Charlie Owen from King George V School.
And Bruce Lee from St. Francis Xavier.
- Come on, Phoenix. - Come on, Phoenix.
You're from La Salle. Why root for him?
Because I know Bruce Lee.
He used to go to La Salle.
His brother Peter is my pal.
Really? What's your name?
James Wong. What about you, ladies?
Sit over there. This seat is taken.
Really?
Right, have a drink first.
I will give you 3 commands:
go, stop and split.
No elbows. Put on your mouth guard.
Punch him up for me.
Look at him. He's so cocky.
You can do it, Phoenix.
Are you ready?
Go.
- Phoebe. Agnes. - Margaret.
Come on, Bruce.
Margaret, I'll swap seats with you.
Sure.
Good job, Charlie.
- Dodge - Watch out, Phoenix.
- Good. - Go on.
Watch his punch... be careful.
Dodge.
Fight wisely
Phoenix.
Are you OK?
You're sure?
Good.
Come here, Phoenix. Sit down.
You OK, Phoenix?
Recognize me?
Give him some water.
- Water? - Don't look at me.
You won't spill water if he finished it.
Get him another glass.
Good job, Finish him off.
All eyes are on you
but no pressure. Go.
Go.
Bravo. Hit him hard.
Stop.
Don't move. Don't move.
Stop. You can't do this,
or I'll dock your points. Understand?
Good. Go.
Hit back, Phoenix.
Hurry up.
Split. Back to your corner.
It's over...
Awesome, Phoenix.
I knew we'd win.
Phoenix.
Brilliant, Phoenix.
You make the family proud.
I need to talk to you.
I didn't expect you to show up.
Of course. We grew up together.
We're pals.
Pals...
I never treated you like a boy,
so don't treat me like a girl.
We're buddies.
Buddies.
I got a letter for you.
Pearl has a letter for you.
Bruce, I found out later you liked me.
Why didn't you tell me from the get go?
When I was with Kong,
I thought you and Margaret were an item.
Your behavior in front of everyone
led me to believe you didn't care.
What happened to Kong broke my heart.
I got to know you better
because of your selflessness to your friends.
But it's too late now.
I'm on a plane back to the U.K.
Until we meet again.
Charlie, it's not all the win, or lose.
It's one have to
learn from this experience.
Bruce Lee... he is so fast.
I want to fight again.
Wow, Charlie, I am glad to hear that you've recovered.
What is your plan?
Wow, I request to fight again.
So I give a message to his brother.
Bruce Lee has a friend, Lau Lin-kong.
He's come into investigation with this department.
We think he's probably involved in drugs dealing.
Bruce Lee, this is Charlie Owen.
It's good fight, but I want to fight you again.
This match has no audience, no arena,
no gloves, no rules.
I want a re-match.
Again.
Are you OK?
I just thought of a new strategy.
Next time we fight, I'm going to win.
Fight again? Now?
No, thanks.
I think you broke my rib with your kick.
That was amazing.
You must teach me.
That's how street fights
differ from boxing.
Honestly, our match was pretty close.
But I've never been
beat down so bad.
You got potential to be a good fighter.
So do you, my friend.
Do you have a friend named Lau Lin-kong?
I've been looking for him.
My dad is superintendent. I know where he is.
Lau Lin-kong's parents are my dad's friends.
They reported him missing.
My dad sent out a detective to look for him.
He found out Kong's involved with a drug house in the New Territories.
I think he's there.
Light a cigarette for me.
Get away.
- Give me a cigarette. - Get away...
Recognize him?
Yes.
Especially that asshole in the back.
One by one.
Get in line.
One by one.
We're done, let's go eat.
I'll walk you out, Boss.
When is the next shipment?
- I'll take care of that. - Right.
Come with me, Sloppy Cat.
Skinny, you're on the lookout.
Call the cops if anything goes wrong.
Be careful, Phoenix. You too.
Kong.
Go away, leave me alone.
What happened to you?
We can talk about this.
Go away, leave me alone.
Pearl sent me.
We've been looking for you for 2 months.
Please don't tell her where I am.
I beg you.
She cares about you.
Let's go.
Leave me alone.
What's wrong with you, Kong?
Get money from my parents. I'm broke.
Wake up, Lau Lin-kong.
Leave me alone.
I don't need your mercy.
Especially you, Bruce Lee.
Bruce Lee.
Remember what you promised me?
Remember that?
You're going to be a pilot,
get married
and have kids.
Leave me alone.
Just turn back.
- Leave me alone. - Go away.
Don't do this, Kong.
Get up.
What are you doing?
Kong.
I knew I saw you just now. Let go.
What's wrong with you?
It's the movie star Bruce Lee.
I have such affinity with your family.
Don't let them get away, Boss.
They'll probably squeal to the cops.
Boss.
What the hell.
Kong. You're OK.
Call the cops. Bruce is trapped.
What?
Do whatever, but don't mess with the goods.
Don't make me...
Phoenix.
If you toss that, you'll never get out alive.
You wouldn't dare.
Give me a hand, Sloppy Cat.
Sloppy Cat.
Help me open it.
There.
Go up.
Give me your hand.
They're up there.
Get them.
Be careful, Boss.
Wrap your hand with this.
Don't move.
- Stop. - Don't move.
Stop. Bruce Lee.
- Go. - Hurry.
Get them.
- There. Hurry. - Don't move.
Come on.
- Jump over. - Come on.
Don't look, just jump.
Go.
You idiot.
Quick.
- Just go. - Don't mind me, go
Yes, yes, don't let go of him.
You're useless.
Careful, Boss.
Faster, don't let him run away.
Faster. I can run faster with a broken leg.
- Go. - Stop there.
Stop there.
Watch out.
Phoenix, don't let go. Help.
Hang on.
Let me...
Don't let go.
Help pull me up.
Hurry.
Over there.
Boss, the cops are here.
Go, Boss.
Don't let go.
Kong went down.
Kong.
Lau Lin-kong, he's from the U.K.
We're the Tigers
of
Kowloon
City.
Buddy.
Just turn back.
Leave me alone.
Thanks, Bruce.
Run.
The Police busted the joint and arrested the drug dealer.
Lau Lin-kong was rushed to the hospital.
He kept his distance after his recovery.
His death in the mid-60s was allegedly drug related.
Bruce never got over losing him.
Down on your knees.
Kowtow to your ancestors.
You're in big trouble.
People are injured
and you destroyed their dope.
Two things will happen if you stay.
You either go to jail or get beaten to death.
That's why I'm sending you to the U.S.
I hope you'll keep your nose clean
and stay out of trouble.
When you come back,
the family can be reunited.
Mother, watch over Phoenix in the U.S.
Pray he'll make a name for himself abroad.
When he comes back,
we'll be one happy family again.
3 days later,
we sent Bruce off at the Kowloon Wharf pier.
I remember the ship was called the SS President Wilson.
Mom.
According to Shunde customs,
the father cannot see his son off.
I understand.
You're on your own out there.
Be careful.
Don't worry about me.
Settle down first.
I've applied for college.
You can pick me up then.
- Phoenix. - Phoenix.
Like I said, we're buddies.
You said it.
What's the matter?
Enter the Dragon into a foreign land.
OK, Dragon.
We'll make a film when you get back.
You'll be Wong Fei-hung, I'll be Shek Kin.
Phoenix.
When are you coming home?
Robert.
You'll be proud of me when I come home.
I have to go, Mom.
With $102 in his pocket,
Bruce left for a new life in the U.S.
All his brags came true in the end.