The Michael Wong Co Starring With Both Of Bruce Lee's Children Brandon Shannon Lee Double Feature with Legacy Of Rage and Enter The Eagles

Legacy of Rage (Chinese: 龍在江湖) is a 1986 Hong Kong action film directed by Ronny Yu. The film stars Brandon Lee, Michael Wong, Regina Kent and a special appearance by Bolo Yeung, who appeared alongside Lee’s father Bruce Lee in his posthumous 1973 film Enter the Dragon. It was Lee's first leading film role and the only Hong Kong production he worked on. PlotBrandon Ma (Brandon Lee) is a regular guy with a job and a girlfriend May (Regina Kent). He has two jobs, so he can support his girlfriend and his dream of owning a motorcycle. Brandon's best friend is Michael Wan (Michael Wong), an ambitious and murderous drug dealer. Michael also loves May and so he comes up with a plan using a corrupt police officer named Sharky (Lam Chung) that will win her for himself and get Brandon out of his way. It seems that the corrupt cop has been using his police connections to dominate the local cocaine trade, so Michael has him killed and uses Brandon as the fall guy. Brandon goes to jail and meets Hoi (Mang Hoi), although he thinks that he will be released soon thanks to the efforts of his good buddy Michael. However, after 8 long years, Brandon finally gets out of jail and vows revenge on Michael for betraying their friendship and stealing the love of his life. Whilst out of prison he learns that May has had his son. With the help of Hoi, Brandon tracks down Michael. Whilst engaging his guards he learns that May is dead. After killing Michael's guards, Brandon confronts and kills his former friend Michael. The movie ends with Brandon bidding farewell to his friend Hoi (who aided him in fighting Michael's guards) and leaving with his son. CastBrandon Lee as Brandon MaMichael Wong as Michael WanRegina Kent as MayMang Hoi as Four Eyes/HoiMichael Chan as YeeOnno Boelee as PrisonerTanya Lemani George as Rachel the Belly Dancer in Persian RestaurantKu Feng as Prison GuardBolo Yeung as ThugTeddy Yip Wing-cho as Mr. YipKen Lo as Michael's thugBlackie Ko as Michael's thugHa Kwok-wing as U thugNg Man-tat as Captain of the GuardsShing Fui-On -as FooStuart Smith as Big PapaKirk Wong as Inspector LauReleaseThe film was released in theatrically in Hong Kong on 20 December 1986. In 1987, it was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and released in Japan. On May 16, The film got his cinematic release in the Philippines, under the title of Dragon Blood.[1] In the US the film was released directly to Home media in 1998 after the passing of Lee, its leading star.[2] ReceptionUpon its 1986 Hong Kong release Lee was nominated for a Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer in this role.[2] In 1987, it was a critical success at the Cannes Film Festival and commercial one in Japan. At one point between its Hong Kong release and the 1992 making of Lee's first lead an American Studio film the action thriller Rapid Fire, producer Robert Lawrence screened Legacy of Rage and saw Lee's potential to be an action leading man in Hollywood, which led to their collaboration.[3] When the film was launched in 1998 in the US, the Hong Kong action film was described as a good genre film.[4] In News-Press, film critic Randy Myers gave it three stars describing it as a stylish, but good early film. He added that aside from its flaws it was fast-paced, energetic, and Brandon showcased a lot of talent.[5] Paul Harris of The Age gave it two stars saying it gives a glimmer into the largely unexplored talent of actor Brandon Lee, but found it wasn't up to par with The Crow due to the formulaic plot.[6] Rob Lowing of The Sydney Morning Herald gave it three star, saying it had a generic story but praised Lee's good performance and Ronny Yu's stylish direction.[7] Producer Robert Lawrence was so impressed with Lee's performance in the film that he worked with Lee on developing Rapid Fire.[8] Enter the Eagles (also known in the United States as And Now You're Dead) is a 1998 Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Corey Yuen, with a screenplay was written by Jeffrey Lau, and produced by Leonard Ho. The film stars Michael Wong, with a supporting cast of Anita Yuen, Jordan Chan, Shannon Lee, Benny Urquidez and Jordan Andrew Perry. Like Shannon Lee's late brother Brandon Lee's film Legacy of Rage (1986), this was Shannon Lee's first and only film produced in Hong Kong and co-stars Michael Wong, who played Michael Wan in Legacy of Rage. PlotProfessional thief Martin is assigned to steal the largest diamond in the Czech Republic, the Czar's Prism for $3M. Needing extra help, Martin brings in his former partner Mandy, an excellent sharpshooter with lethal martial arts skills. Together with two young pickpockets, the group sets out in an adventure of espionage, double crossing, and explosive action. Cast and charactersShannon Lee as MandyMichael Wong as MartyJordan Chan as Tommy MakAnita Yuen as LucyBenny Urquidez as KarloffJordan Andrew Perry as BenMike Lambert as Mob FighterRicardo Alexander as Mob FighterJamie Wilson as Mob FighterMike AbbottMike Miller as BodyguardNoel Lester Rands as WussinSteve Brettingham as Wussin's BodyguardJude Poyer as Wussin's BodyguardPetr Meissel as PolicemanPetr Koutecky as PolicemanPetr Prosek as PolicemanJosef Trnka as PolicemanHome media releaseOn 23 April 2001, DVD was released by Mia at the United Kingdom in Region 2.

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