Christopher Bray

The amazing grace of Bruce Lee’s fight scenes

As Lee whirls round Chuck Norris or back-flips while kicking Bob Wall, you might fancy yourself watching Fred and Ginger at work

Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris in Fury of the Dragon, 1972. [Alamy] 
issue 06 August 2022
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