Enter the Dragon is a 1973 martial arts film directed by Robert Clouse from a story written by Michael Allin. It stars Bruce Lee, John Saxon and Jim Kelly. It was Lee’s final completed film appearance before his death on 20 July 1973 at the age of 32.
Enter the Dragon is also considered one of the most influential action films of all time, with its success contributing to mainstream worldwide interest in the martial arts as well as inspiring numerous fictional works, including action films, television shows, action games, comic books, manga and anime. It is one of the most successful martial arts films ever and is widely regarded as one
of the greatest martial arts films of all time .Fighting sequences were staged by Bruce Lee
Jackie Chan has uncredited roles as various guards during the fights with Lee. However, Yuen Wah was Lee’s main stunt double for the film, responsible for the gymnastics stunts such as
the cartwheels and jumping back flip in the opening fight.
Sammo Hung also has an uncredited role in the opening fight scene against Lee at the start of the film.
Chuck Norris was originally considered for the role of O’Hara but declined, stating that one cinematic loss to Lee was enough for him. Enter the Dragon was estimated to have grossed over US$400 million worldwide (estimated to be the equivalent of over $2 billion adjusted for inflation as of 2022), against a budget of $850,000. It is one of the most successful martial arts films ever and is widely regarded as one of the greatest martial arts films of all time.
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