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'''''Legacy of Rage''''' ({{zh|t=龍在江湖}}) is a 1986 Hong Kong [[action film]] directed by [[Ronny Yu]], starring [[Brandon Lee]], [[Michael Wong (actor)|Michael Wong]], [[Regina Kent]], Mang Hoi, Chung Liu and features a cameo appearance by [[Bolo Yeung]] who appeared in Lee's father [[Bruce Lee]]'s last film ''[[Enter the Dragon]]''. This was Brandon Lee's first leading role in a film and the only Hong Kong production he starred in.
'''''Legacy of Rage''''' ({{zh|t=龍在江湖}}) is a 1986 Hong Kong [[action film]] directed by [[Ronny Yu]], starring [[Brandon Lee]], [[Michael Wong (actor)|Michael Wong]], [[Regina Kent]], Mang Hoi, Chung Liu and also features a cameo appearance by [[Bolo Yeung]] who appeared in [[Bruce Lee]]'s last film ''[[Enter the Dragon]]''. This was Brandon Lee's first leading role in a film and the only Hong Kong production he starred in.


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Brandon 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 (actor)|Michael Wong]]), an ambitious and murderous [[drug dealer]]. How Brandon and Michael ever became friends is the biggest mystery ever. In any case, Michael also loves May and so he comes up with a plan that will win her for him and get Brandon out of his way. Soon he comes up with a plan using a corrupt police officer named Sharky. (Chung Liu) 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 met Hoi (Mang Hoi), though 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.
Brandon 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 (actor)|Michael Wong]]), an ambitious and murderous [[drug dealer]]. How Brandon and Michael ever became friends is the biggest mystery ever. In any case, Michael also loves May and so he comes up with a plan that will win her for him and get Brandon out of his way. Soon he comes up with a plan using a corrupt police officer named Sharky. (Chung Liu) 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 met Hoi (Mang Hoi), though 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 an inmate he met in prison, 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 giving his farewells to his friend (whom he met while in prison and who aided him in fighting Michael's guards) and leaving with his son.
Whilst out of prison he learns that May has had his son. With the help of an inmate he met in prison, 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 giving his farewells to his friend (whom he met while in prison and who aided him in fighting Michael's guards) and leaving with his son.

==Cast==
* [[Brandon Lee]] - Brandon Ma
* [[Michael Wong (actor)|Michael Wong]] - Michael Wan
* [[Regina Kent]] - May
* Mang Hoi - Hoi
* Chan Wai-man - Yee
* [[Onno Boelee]] - Prisoner
* [[Ku Feng]] - Prison Guard
* [[Bolo Yeung]] - Thug
* Teddy Yip Wing-cho - Mr. Yip
* [[Ken Lo]] - Michael's thug
* [[Blackie Ko]] - Michael's thug
* Ha Kwok-wing - Michael's thug
* [[Ng Man-tat]] - Captain of the Guards
* [[Shing Fui-On]] - Foo
* Stuart Smith - Big Papa
* [[Kirk Wong]] - Inspector Lau


==Home media==
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Legacy of Rage
Directed byRonny Yu
Written byClifton Ko
Raymond Fung
Produced byJohn Shum
Linda Kuk
StarringBrandon Lee
Michael Wong
Regina Kent
Mang Hoi
CinematographyJames Chan
Poon Hang-sang
Stephen Poon
Derek Wan
Edited byWong Yee-shun
Music byRichard Yuen
Distributed byD&B Films Company Ltd
Release date
  • December 20, 1986 (1986-12-20)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryHong Kong
LanguageCantonese

Legacy of Rage (Chinese: 龍在江湖) is a 1986 Hong Kong action film directed by Ronny Yu, starring Brandon Lee, Michael Wong, Regina Kent, Mang Hoi, Chung Liu and also features a cameo appearance by Bolo Yeung who appeared in Bruce Lee's last film Enter the Dragon. This was Brandon Lee's first leading role in a film and the only Hong Kong production he starred in.

Synopsis

Brandon 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. How Brandon and Michael ever became friends is the biggest mystery ever. In any case, Michael also loves May and so he comes up with a plan that will win her for him and get Brandon out of his way. Soon he comes up with a plan using a corrupt police officer named Sharky. (Chung Liu) 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 met Hoi (Mang Hoi), though 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 an inmate he met in prison, 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 giving his farewells to his friend (whom he met while in prison and who aided him in fighting Michael's guards) and leaving with his son.

Cast

Home media

After Brandon Lee's untimely death in an accidental shooting during the filming of the 1994 film The Crow, movies such as Legacy of Rage saw a surge in video sales.[1]

References

  1. ^ Hunt, Dennis (1993-04-09). "A Resurgence of Interest in Films of Brandon Lee". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
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