Guide Note:Known as The Big Boss in Hong Kong, the movie was called Fists of Fury in the U.S., but is known as Tang shan da xiong in China.
Fast Facts:
- Fists of Fury was released in 1971.
- It was Bruce Lee's first major film release and made him an action star.
- Originally James Tien, a major star in Hong Kong, was slated to play the star of The Big Boss.
- In the film, Bruce Lee, as Cheng, works with his cousins at an ice house.
- When it was released, The Big Boss became the highest grossing film in Hong Kong cinema history.
