The Image of Bruce Lee (1978) Director: Joseph Kong (as Joseph Velasco) Writer: Hsin Yi Chang Starring: Bruce Li, Dana, Unicorn Chan Runtime: 1 hr 30 min (90 minutes) Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese / English dubbed versions Genres: Martial Arts, Crime, Action, Bruceploitation --- š§¾ Synopsis After a major crime syndicate smuggles counterfeit goods into Hong Kong, a top cop teams up with a kung fu master who bears an uncanny resemblance to Bruce Lee. As the investigation unfolds, fists fly and conspiracies unravel. Will justice be servedāor will the shadow of Bruce be all that remains? --- š Cast Bruce Li as Bruce Leeās lookalike investigator Dana as Bruceās partner Unicorn Chan as the villainous mastermind Chang Yi in a supporting role as a crime boss Steve Mak as henchman muscle --- šļø Production Notes Part of the "Bruceploitation" wave, where filmmakers tried to capitalize on Bruce Leeās death by casting imitators like Bruce Li, Bruce Le, and Dragon Lee. Also known under alternate titles like "Bruce Lee: A Dragon Story" in various international releases. Joseph Kong was one of the most prolific directors in the Bruceploitation genre, frequently collaborating with Bruce Li. Shot on a low budget using guerrilla-style techniques and real Hong Kong locations, giving it a gritty, urban vibe. The plot borrows heavily from classic police procedurals, spiced up with martial arts and Lee-inspired choreography. --- š§ Trivia Unicorn Chan, a real-life friend of Bruce Lee, often appeared in Bruceploitation films to lend an air of legitimacyāeven though he disapproved of the trend. Bruce Li (real name Ho Chung Tao) was trained in martial arts but had to mimic Lee's exact moves and mannerisms for the camera. The filmās fight scenes were fast-paced and highly stylized, mimicking Bruce Leeās signature style but with exaggerated flashiness. The title and marketing intentionally blurred the line between fact and fiction, leading some audiences to think it featured real footage of Bruce Lee. A cult favorite today, especially among fans of grindhouse cinema and martial arts exploitation films. --- #Hashtags #ImageOfBruceLee #BruceLi #Bruceploitation #KungFuCinema #MartialArtsLegend #70sActionMovies #HongKongCinema #FakeBruceLee #CultFilmClassic #JosephKong #UnicornChan #CrimeAndKungFu #RetroMartialArts #DragonLegacy #BruceLeeImposter