“It's clear why THE BIG BOSS became a smash hit... the unprecedented furious star power of an unleashed Bruce Lee.” - Ed Travis, Cinapse
Friday, August 11 & Sunday, August 13 | We begin to close out our Hong Kong Summer by going back to the film that set a new standard for kung fu action, and which launched Bruce Lee into worldwide superstardom. In THE BIG BOSS, Lee plays Cheng Chao-an, a young, Chinese immigrant working in a Thai ice factory. When he discovers the factory is a front of a ruthless heroin ring, Cheng Chao-an—who has sworn an oath to nonviolence—must take up (literal) arms, and fists. Audiences, prepare yourself for the rush of adrenaline when Cheng Chao-an joins the fight and Lee activates his spectacular physicality.
Hong Kong Summer: Featuring Film Center favorites, alongside other celebrated Hong Kong cinema classics, starring some of the region’s biggest stars. Join us for an explosive, action-packed summer at the Film Center with five energetic and dynamic weeks where the cinema explodes anew! View full series here.