Bruce Lee: a Timeless Classic｜Exhibition Introduction

Every man today is the result of his thoughts of yesterday — Bruce Lee

Over the years, Bruce Lee has touched lives of many across time, space and social background with his signature moves and styles. He has charmed the world with his fists as well as his wits and remains a constant source of inspiration to popular culture ranging from movies, comics, animation to action figures in various manifestations. Hong Kong Heritage Museum is proud to showcase some of the finest of Bruce Lee in popular culture in celebration of 50 years of Bruce Lee’s legacy. You are most welcome to share your moment with Bruce Lee in our Pop-up Display.

Exhibit Highlights

Commemorative calendar card for the premiere of the film The Way of the Dragon | 1973

Publications about Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do and his films | Courtesy of the Bruce Lee Foundation

Debut issue of the comic Bruce Lee by Sheung Kwun Siu Bo | 1971

Bruce Lee life size bust | Courtesy of Mr Ng Man-ho

"Bruce Lee's Legacy in the World of Martial Arts" presentation pack | Issued in 2020

Exhibition Details

• Bruce Lee: a Timeless Classic
• Date: 12 July 2023 – 1 January 2024
• Opening hours:
• Monday, Wednesday to Friday: 10:00-18:00
• Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10:00-19:00
• Christmas Eve and Lunar New Year's Eve: 10:00-17:00
• Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays), the first and second days of the Lunar New Year
• The ticket office will close 30 minutes before closing time.
• Venue: Function Place, 1/F, Hong Kong Heritage Museum
• Address: 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, Hong Kong

Special Programmes

Unless otherwise stated, all special programmes are conducted in Cantonese and are free of charge. The Museum makes no representations on the content of the programmes. Programmes are subject to change and cancellation without prior notice.

I. Hong Kong Heritage Museum X Hong Kong Film Archive Film Screening and Post-screening Talk Series

The Kid (1950) Film Screening and Post-screening Talk

Bruce Lee started his acting career back in 1948 with debut performance in The Kid (1950) and In the Face of Demolition (1953). Bruce played a delinquent orphan in the The Kid pairing up with the more seasoned actor Yee Chau-shui creating an interesting contrast between the youth and the experienced. The film is noteworthy for its portrayal of innocence, demonstrating that even in a harsh and dangerous world, kindness can exist. An in-depth discussion on the film's casting, plot and historical background will be hosted by invited speakers Alice Fung and Sam Ho after the screening to share their stories and views on the filmmaking techniques of the 1950s, Bruce Lee’s early performance on screen as well as the social and cultural context of postwar Hong Kong.

• Date: July 22, 2023 (Saturday)
• Time: 14:00-17:00
• Venue: 1/F Theater
• Speakers: Ms Alice Fung (Veteran actress), Mr Sam Ho (Veteran film researcher, Museum Expert Adviser)
• Enrolment: Audiences will be admitted 15 minutes before the programme commences. Limited seats on a first come, first serve basis.
• Live-streaming platform: Hong Kong Heritage Museum YouTube Channel (Post-screening talk will start at around 3:30 pm)

II. Special Programmes – Reliving the Classics of Bruce Lee

To commemorate the passing of Bruce Lee 50 years ago, three classic films of Bruce Lee will be screened at the 1/F Theatre. Let’s relive the classic scenes of these films on the silver screen.

(1) Reliving the Classics of Bruce Lee – The Way of the Dragon

• Date: July 20, 2023 (Thursday)
• Time: 10:30-12:10 (about 1 hour and 40 minutes)
• Venue: 1/F Theatre
• Enrolment: Audiences will be admitted 15 minutes before the programme commences. Limited seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Remarks: This film will be screened in Cantonese with English subtitles. The film is classified as Category IIB under the Film Censorship Regulations. It is not suitable for young persons and children due to scenes of violence and nudity. Thank you for your attention.

(2) Reliving the Classics of Bruce Lee – The Big Boss

• Date: July 20, 2023 (Thursday)
• Time: 12:50-14:30 (about 1 hour and 40 minutes)
• Venue: 1/F Theatre
• Enrolment: Audiences will be admitted 15 minutes before the programme commences. Limited seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Remarks: This film will be screened in Cantonese with English subtitles. The film is classified as Category IIB under the Film Censorship Regulations. It is not suitable for young persons and children due to scenes of violence and nudity. Thank you for your attention.

(3) Reliving the Classics of Bruce Lee – Fist of Fury

• Date: July 20, 2023 (Thursday)
• Time: 15:00-16:50 (about 1 hour and 50 minutes)
• Venue: 1/F Theatre
• Enrolment: Audiences will be admitted 15 minutes before the programme commences. Limited seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Remarks: This film will be screened in Cantonese with English subtitles. The film is classified as Category IIB under the Film Censorship Regulations. It is not suitable for young persons and children due to scenes of violence and nudity. Thank you for your attention.

The source of the above information: Hong Kong Heritage Museum official website