Rapid Fire (1992 film)
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Directed by | Dwight H. Little |
Starring | Brandon Lee |
Release date(s) | 1992 |
Running time | 95 min |
Country | USA |
Language | English |
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Rapid Fire was Brandon Lee's first leading role in an American film and penultimate movie. It was his performance in this that ensured his role in The Crow and as a potential leading man in the action genre.[citation needed]
[edit] Plot summary
When student Jake Lo (Brandon Lee) witnesses a killing, he finds himself caught between two feuding drug lords. Betrayed and set up by the federal agents protecting him, the only one he can trust is Ryan, a single-minded Chicago cop (Powers Boothe). To clear his name, Jake agrees to help Ryan bring down the drug lords.
[edit] Trivia
- Many of the fight scenes were orchestrated by Lee and show tremendous sophistication.
- The fights contain elements of his father's, Bruce Lee, Jeet Kune Do fighting style.