They Call Me Bruce?

1982 "With a little practice... anyone can be as good as Bruce Lee!"
5.6| 1h25m| PG| en| More Info
Released: 12 November 1982 Released
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Country: United States of America
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While working as a cook for the Cosa Nostra, an Asian immigrant who everyone calls Bruce because of his resemblance to Bruce Lee, is duped into making deliveries of "Chinese Flour"- cocaine - all across the U.S.

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Elliott Hong

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They Call Me Bruce? Audience Reviews

Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!
Evengyny Thanks for the memories!
VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
Freaktana A Major Disappointment
Blueghost I liked Johnny Yune, but it was the early 80s, and even though the likes of Bruce Lee had helped break some of the racial barriers, Yune and other Asian entertainers still wouldn't quite rocket to stardom, no matter how fun the film.This is a pretty decent film, though there is some nudity and swearing, so it's not really a family film as such. And, as a 30 year vet of Tae Kwon Do I did borrow one or two of Yune's moves the first time I sparred. My instructor didn't think much of it (but I digress).Drug running, mafiosos, an immigrant Asian on a quest to search for a special lady in New York. This film might have been his vehicle to stardom, but I only ever saw him in one other film after this, and that was the sequel to this very film. So, unlike the associate producer's comment in "The Canonball Run" DVD commentary track, Yune did NOT make it big, though I always appreciated his humor.I'm not sure what else to add here. The film looks a bit old and has a slightly dated feel. And like Jackie Chan's film the martial art's sequences are typical Americanized slow and relatively un- dynamic compared to the their Asian counterparts.The other thing is that it is a bit low budget. It doesn't have the gloss of Jackie Chan's film, largely because Yune is more of a standup comedian in spite of whatever martial arts' training he may have. Even so, for a martial arts' comedy film it's okay.Maybe see it once and give it a shot.
Rainey Dawn One of the best comedies I have ever seen - it's very memorable and unique. It's just what you think it might be: A comedy film for those that like that stupid comedies and martial arts. It's a dork's delight.I do not believe that the film in any way tarnishes or makes fun of Bruce Lee - instead it is more a Bruce Lee fan film. So many of us wish we could be the real Bruce Lee but are so much closer to being Johnny Yune's Bruce! Note: You do not have to like Bruce Lee to enjoy this film - you only need to love crazy comedies.I would say this a very good comedy movie to watch on an afternoon that you have some free time and in need of a good laugh.8.5/10
opdiva Some of these people are being way too critical over the quality of the script and social stereotypes. People should take it for what it is...it's a spoof. It's not like they have money to recruit big-name stars. It's a movie that should be enjoyed by the public...it's not an oscar contender. Are the gags mundane? yes. Are there asian stereotypes? Yes. The movie plays on these stereotypes and they know that's how the general public viewed them at the time. Someone commented on how Johnny's acting was bad...but excuse me...there was no royal academy of acting in korea. Like Margaret Cho said, "There was war." And also...where do people get the idea that the character Bruce is Korean? Don't people see the Chinese motif in the story? Chinese flour, Chinese noodles, Chinese food? Marco Polo? The actor is Korean, yes, but they said nothing of Bruce being Korean.
Baio This is a classic movie filled with non stop jokes. 100% hilarity Guaranteed. See it as soon as possible.