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Release Date:
Friday, August 25, 2017 Limited
martial arts violence, language and thematic elements
Plot: What's the story about?
Set against the backdrop of 1960s San Francisco, Birth of the Dragon is a modern take on the classic movies that Bruce Lee was known for. It takes its inspiration from the epic and still controversial showdown between an up-and-coming Bruce Lee and kung fu master Wong Jack Man – a battle that gave birth to a legend.
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Who stars in Birth of the Dragon: Cast List
Who's making Birth of the Dragon: Crew List
A look at the Birth of the Dragon behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director George Nolfi last directed The Banker and The Adjustment Bureau. The film's writer Christopher Wilkinson last wrote A Star Is Born and All Eyez On Me.
Director
Screenwriters
Producers
Michael LondonJames Hong Pang
Janice Williams
Leo Shi Young
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Production: What we know about Birth of the Dragon?
Key Facts
- Martial Arts Supervisor: Corey Yuen
- The film recreates the mid-1960’s fight between Lee and Wong from the point of view of a young martial arts student whose allegiance became torn between Lee and Wong Jack Man. To this day, people still argue about who won the famous fight, but one thing is certain: after his battle with Wong, Bruce Lee reinvented himself and his style of kung fu.
Filming Timeline
- 2017 - July: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2017 - February: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2015 - November: The film was set to Production status.
Principal photography began on November 17 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Birth of the Dragon Release Date: When was the film released?
Birth of the Dragon was a Limited release in 2017 on Friday, August 25, 2017. There were 13 other movies released on the same date, including Leap!, All Saints and Death Note.
As a Limited release, Birth of the Dragon will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Birth of the Dragon DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Birth of the Dragon was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 .