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They Call Me Bruce poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.1 / 100
1982·Action / Comedy / Thriller·1h 27m

THEY CALL ME BRUCE

“With a little practice... anyone can be as good as Bruce Lee!”

While working as a cook for the Cosa Nostra, an Asian immigrant who everyone calls Bruce because of his resemblance to Bruce Lee, is duped into making deliveries of "Chinese Flour"- cocaine - all across the U.S.

Above the Line
Elliott Hong·DirectorJohnny Yune·WriterElliott Hong·WriterRobert Primes·Director of PhotographyLee Percy·Editor
Cast
Johnny Yune·Bruce / GrandfatherJohn Louie·JoonBill Capizzi·Lil PeteMartin Azarow·Big AlRic Mancini·Don AtelliHoward Mann·Joe The FingerPhil Rubenstein·Vito BrazziLou Tiano·BugsyPhillip Simms·Baby MoeEarl Karpen·Yes Man
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Elliott Hong·Director
Writing· 3
Johnny Yune·WriterElliott Hong·WriterTim Clawson·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert Primes·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Lee Percy·EditorBriana London·Editor
Production· 1
Elliott Hong·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Steven Lambert·Stunt DoubleGene LeBell·StuntsJames Lew·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
60.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$17M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind They Call Me Bruce's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F8D900
#A8201A
#FFFFFF
Mood
Comedic, Action Packed
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large central illustration of a man with a bandaged head, an arm in a sling, and a cast on one leg, leaning on a crutch. He is surrounded ”

comedymartial arts
Key Elements
CrutchArm SlingLeg CastBandagesDogSword
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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