The best Brandon Lee’s documentary movies

Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee

01/02/1965- 31/03/1993
If you love cinema, you will share this ranking of the best Brandon Lee’s movies, although you may have ordered them differently. In any case, we hope you love it and with a little luck discovering a movie that you still don’t know about Brandon Lee.

Bruce Lee: The Legend

Bruce Lee: The Legend
7.1/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/01/1984
  • Character: Himself (archive footage)
The Official Golden Harvest tribute to the Master of the Martial Arts Film, Bruce Lee.

I Am Bruce Lee

I Am Bruce Lee
7.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 09/02/2012
  • Character: Self (archive footage)
Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago. The greatest martial artists, athletes, actors, directors, and producers in the entertainment business today will share their feelings about the one who started it all. We will interview the people whose lives, careers, and belief systems were forever altered by the legendary "Father of Martial Arts Cinema". Rarely seen archival footage and classic photos will punctuate the personal testimonials. Prepare to be inspired.

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
6.3/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 14/10/1973
  • Character: Himself (archive footage)
This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting career in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong where he became an international star, and his death at age 32.

The Curse of the Dragon

The Curse of the Dragon
6.9/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 30/06/1993
  • Character: Self (archive footage)
A 1993 documentary film about Bruce Lee. The film includes interviews from some of his fellow students and opponents who worked alongside him in his movies.

Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee

Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
6.6/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 31/12/1993
  • Character: Himself
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee exposes the truth behind Lee's death and the cover-up that ensued.

Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On

Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
7.3/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/01/1999
  • Character: Himself
This insightful documentary takes an in-depth look at the life of Bruce Lee, and the physical and mental practices he employed on his way to becoming the most popular martial arts star in the world. Utilizing footage of Lee both practicing and teaching Jeet Kune Do, as well as interview footage with the people who both knew and worked with Lee--including James Coburn, Bob Wall, Van Williams, Brandon Lee, and more--THE LEGEND LIVES ON is a comprehensive examination and celebration of a true artist.

The Life of Bruce Lee

The Life of Bruce Lee
7.1/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/01/1994
  • Character: Himself
Documentary about martial arts actor Bruce Lee, from his birth in 1940 till his death in 1973, with interviews with his fellow actors and family. Dedicated to his son, Brandon.

Bruce Lee: In His Own Words

Bruce Lee: In His Own Words
6.7/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/07/1998
  • Character: Himself (archive footage)
A collection of old interviews with Bruce Lee show us his beliefs, thoughts on fighting and what martial arts means to him.

Dragonland - L'urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente

Dragonland - L'urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
6.2/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/01/2008
  • Character: Himself (Interview by Lorenzo De Luca in 1992)
The first Italian documentary on the most extraordinary phenomenon of the 70s: the Kung-fu films!

Henchman: The Al Leong Story

Henchman: The Al Leong Story
8.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 15/12/2018
  • Character: Himself (archive footage)
Story of Al Leong, the greatest henchman in film history.

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