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How Bruce Lee hit the big time in 1972 and other Hong Kong cinema highlights that year

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How Bruce Lee hit the big time in 1972 and other Hong Kong cinema highlights that year


The year 1972 was when Bruce Lee rose to superstardom in Hong Kong. The Post’s roving reporter Jean Chan covered Lee’s rise – and much more – in her film column.

Chan’s articles throw light on the state of the local industry in the early 1970s. Business was booming, and Hong Kong had become a hub for the Asian film industry, with Taiwanese stars being especially popular. Martial arts films dominated, but other genres remained popular.

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