You guys kept asking, “Where was Jim Kelly?” in my last Enter the Dragon behind-the-scenes video — so here it is. Let’s journey back to 1973, to the stunning location of Tai Tam Bay, in the southeastern part of Hong Kong Island, where the martial arts classic Enter the Dragon was just beginning production.
🎥 In this video, we explore rare behind-the-scenes photos and footage featuring martial arts legends Bruce Lee and Jim Kelly, captured during the early days of filming. From candid moments and off-camera training to set preparation and personal interactions, this is a nostalgic look at two icons at work.
💥 Experience the energy, brotherhood, and cinematic history of a film that redefined martial arts on screen.
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📽️ Enter the Dragon (1973) – Full Main Cast & Crew
Starring:
Bruce Lee as Lee
John Saxon as Roper
Jim Kelly as Williams
Ahna Capri as Tania
Shih Kien as Han
Angela Mao as Su Lin
Bob Wall as Oharra
Bolo Yeung as Bolo
Geoffrey Weeks as Braithwaite
Betty Chung as Mei Ling
Peter Archer as Parsons
Marlene Clark as Roper’s Secretary
Allan Kent as Golfer
Bill Keller as L.A. Cop
Mickey Caruso as L.A. Cop
Pat Johnson as Hood
Darnell Garcia as Hood
Mike Bissell as Hood
Ho Lee Yan as Old Man
Sammo Hung as Shaolin Fighter (opening scene, uncredited)
Jackie Chan as Guard (uncredited cameo)
🎬 Director: Robert Clouse
✍️ Writer: Michael Allin
🎞️ Producers: Fred Weintraub, Paul M. Heller
🎩 Executive Producer: Raymond Chow
🥋 Fight Choreography / Martial Arts Director: Bruce Lee
📷 Cinematography: Gil Hubbs
✂️ Editing: Kurt Hirschler, George Watters
🎵 Music Composer: Lalo Schifrin
📸 Stills Photographer: Dave Friedman
🥋 Starring: Bruce Lee, Jim Kelly, John Saxon, Ahna Capri, Shih Kien, Bob Wall, Angela Mao, Bolo Yeung, Yang Sze
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