Despite leaving a slim body of work – just four complete films – he practically spawned a whole genre, and wrote the book for Hollywood action to this day. He was born in San Francisco, then grew up in Hong Kong before returning to the US, aged 18. Returning to Hong Kong in 1971, Lee churned out four movies in two years and exploded into global superstardom. As well as displaying his dazzling physical skills, Lee’s movies were narratives of resistance. By the 21st century, Hong Kong-flavored action had become the must-have ingredient of action cinema, and it has remained so ever since.

Source: The Guardian July 13, 2023 23:56 UTC