Bruce Lee in a martial arts stance in Enter the Dragon
Over 50 years since it was released, Enter the Dragon still packs a punch, with some of the most iconic fight scenes in film history. Bruce Lee's masterpiece follows a Shaolin martial artist as he infiltrates an island compound run by a violent drug kingpin. It combines elements of martial arts cinema with western cultural influences, leading to a unique synthesis that draws from James Bond as much as Hong Kong cinema.
1 13 Roper Vs. Liu Roper Is Comfortable Enough To Pretend To Be On The Back Foot Roper's first-round match-up in the martial arts tournament is one of the briefest fight scenes in Enter the Dragon. This scene is all about revealing his character, rather than providing many action thrills. Roper and Williams are in cahoots with a gambling scheme in which one will start intentionally losing their fight while the other watches on.
10 Roper Fights Off The Mob John Saxon Gets An Early Chance To Show His Martial Arts Skills Similar to Williams' flashback, Enter the Dragon shows a brief scene from Roper's life back in the United States. While playing golf, he is ambushed by three mobsters who pressure him to repay his debts. This highlights the depths of Roper's gambling addiction, and it isn't a habit that he seems to have any interest in shaking.
7 Bolo Vs. Roper Bolo Yeung's Final Fight Shows His Skills Bolo's fight with Roper, after Lee is discovered by Han's guards, is the highlight of Enter the Dragon for both fighters. Bolo Yeung gets to show off an impressive blend of skill and raw power, first by almost choking Roper to death and then by picking him up over his head and tossing him onto the ground. Roper gradually gains the upper hand in the fight, just as the prisoners begin to escape elsewhere on the island.
4 Lee Escapes The Guards Bruce Lee Shows His Mastyery Of Different Weapons Close After releasing a cobra into the radio room and sending a message back to Hong Kong, Lee is attacked by scores of guards. The following fight scene gives Bruce Lee the chance to show off many different sides of his talents. He doesn't use many weapons in Enter the Dragon, even in his final confrontation with Han when he is surrounded by options, but he does so in this scene.
2 The Prisoners Escape The Mass Brawl Features Lee's First Fight With Han Shortly after Bolo's death, Han's compound is engulfed in violence. The prisoners escape and start revolting against Han's minions, leading to a large-scale brawl in the palace's courtyard. The scene is a masterpiece of choreographed chaos, but there are also plenty of small moments to focus on.
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