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Episode 22

Can I be honest with you?
I've watched your performances...

I even played in slow motion
to analyze your movements.

I really have to say, your Kung Fu
is fantastic! I adore your skill.

You want me to teach you Kung Fu?

No, no, no. I came to Oakland
to talk to you about something else.

Let's talk about movies.
Hollywood movies.

It's not about Jeet Kune Do?

Sort of.
After watching your performance.

I was considering other possiblities.

I was thinking that Jeet Kune Do
would be popular if it was on the big screen.

I'm a producer,
I have a nose for business.

The TV industry have been booming.

And this is affecting the movie business

Hollywood is panicking.

All the filmmakers are looking
for the next big thing.

Something that will save the
movie industry.

And prevent it from falling into
a "crisis".

And I think I found what would
do the trick.

Well, you're in luck Mr. George.
I'm no stranger to movies.

I've starred in 20 movies in Hong Kong
before I came to America.

Mr. Lee, we're talking about Hollywood.
Not Hong Kong movies.

It's a different animal.

And how do you propose we make
the pitch to Hollywood?

So far, I haven't really told anyone.

I have to convince my financier,
Mr. William with the venture.

Tomorrow, I'll bring your reel
to Mr. William.

I'm sure no one will turn you down,
Mr. Lee.

Can I ask you something? Has there
ever been a Chinese Hollywood celebrity?

Well, none yet. As far as I know.

That means I'll be the first!

That's right!

-Let's make it a deal.
-Deal.

Do you think George could persuade
his financier to get me a deal?

I think he will. Because it's a good idea.

I've been dreaming about it.

I want to be a Hollywood celebrity.

I've struggled for so long
to reach my goal today.

I don't want to miss this chance.

Bruce, you never told me,
you wanted to be a star.

I don't want everyone to know about
that dream. You know what, honey?

I've always wanted to act in Hollywood.

You could have approached a
Hollywood producer before.

I would rather they approach me.

I was never the type
to beg for anything, ever.

You know what Bruce?
That's what I admire about you.

Oh, thank you.

Make no mistake,
things are tough now.

TV industry is booming...

It's going to be a tough challenge
for the movie industry.

It's going to be a constant struggle
between life and death.

To prevent the industry's downfall...

We must create entirely new story
models and film genre.

We have to find a new way...

to make our audience go back
inside the movie theater.

Or we're going to go bankrupt.

Understand? Bankrupt!

Alright people, that's all I have
to say today.

I hope everything I said to you today
is clear.

I hope when you come back,
you have some fresh ideas.

That will change the landscape
of the industry.

Alright, good luck!

Hello, Mr. William.
I have wonderful news for you.

What is it?

It's a fantastic documentary.

Alright, you have 15 minutes.

Oh then have a seat, sir.
I'll play it for you.

You'll love it.

Linda, all of this waiting
is making me anxious.

Tell me, why do you think George
will be able to convince the producer?

Bruce, I'm sure George will be able to
convince his boss.

That's the way things are in America.

Once they notice something is popular
Hollywood make a film of it.

And those big Hollywood producer.
They'll benefit a lot from it.

Look at the way Western cowboy legends
are so popular in our culture.

That's why Hollywood made
so many Westerns.

That's the way Hollywood
works darling.

So your're saying, I have a chance
working in Hollywood?

Of course, you can really be a big star.

Right now, your Kung Fu is making
big waves in the States.

Hollywood will surely take notice.

They'll surely make movies about
Chinese Kung Fu.

Looks like....

I'll be going back to my old job,
as an actor.

Yes. Not only is my husband
a martial artist...

but a Hollywood celebrity as well.

I'll show Hollywood my Kung Fu.

Linda, do you know what it means...

for a Chinese actor
to break into Hollywood?

What does it mean?

I remember seeing a film
in San Francisco.

It was about this Western missionary
he was going to Asia.

All the Chinese in the film was made
to look like devils. It was really insulting.

All the men were wearing a queue,
and the women had bounded feet.

What shocked me the most, someone was
shouting "Savage Chinks! Savage Chinks!"

I think because of those movies,
Americans think we're like that.

When I walk in the streets,
people think I'm Japanese.

Oh darling, I understand how you feel.

But let me assure you.

You've made me
the happiest wife in America.

I'm happy, happily married to a Chinese man.

And when you beome
a world famous star...

people's impression of the Chinese
will change.

Thank you, Linda.

Through film, I'm going to show the world
what Chinese people are really like.

I'll make films that show the Chinese
in a positive light.

Linda, I promise you.

Once I break into Hollywwod
and become a big star.

I'll make Kung Fu films.
People will go crazy over it.

You can make it. If anyone can,
I'm sure, you'll be the one to do it.

I hope so.

Linda, do you think that George
can do it?

Bruce. I'm sure of it.

-What time is it?
-It's 9:38

Looks like you took 25 minutes!

Actually sir, you've been watching for
32 mintues.

You were so engrossed by it,
you were watching very closely.

Why did you let me watch
this documentary?

What has this got to do
with Hollywood?

Sir, you know that in Hollywood...

we've been doing this
for so many years.

Now, when something catches
the public's attention.

We make a movie out of it.

This demonstration you just saw,
is a martial art called Jeet Kune Do.

This is the next big thing.
Sure to be popular all over the world!

So you want to start a new genre
with this Kung Fu?

-What's the guy's name?
-Bruce Lee.

Bruce Lee is also the one who created
this Kung Fu called Jeet Kune Do.

It'll start a new genre. A new kind of movie,
called the Kung Fu genre.

Sounds like a good idea.

I think so too. Mr. William,
I have the perfect title for it.

"Kung Fu" what do you think?

All I care about is box office.
Give me a proposal by Wednesday.

You may go now.
I have another appointment.

Hello. It's me.
Oh Mr. Robert....

Hello?

This is George.

Oh, what can I do for you, George?

Is Bruce there?

Yes! Uh, hold on please.

Bruce!
Bruce!

-What is it, hon?
-It's George, he's on the phone.

Hurry!

Hi! George.

What?

You want me to go to LA now?!

Alright.

I got it.

Honey, looks like you're right.
We're going to Hollywood.

We're still in the stage of
conceptualization.

But I think this is a great opportunity.

We really have to take advantage of it.

Oh definitely, I won't pass it up.

When opportunity knocks,
I always answer.

I always do. You can count on it.

Then come to LA as soon as possible.

Because my boss wants
a detailed proposal by Wednesday.

He also decided on the title for the film.
It's going to be called "Kung Fu".

Oh, that's great! If you don't mind,
I have a question.

Sure, what is it?

Well, I wanted to ask...for "Kung Fu"
do I get the lead role?

Of course!

That's great!
I'll make arrangments right away.

I'll go to Hollywood.
Just give me 3 days.

I'll be expecting you then.
Okay, goodbye.

Okay, goodbye!

-Yeah! We did it Linda!
-That's wonderful, darling!

-My darling Linda.
-We did it!

-I'll be a big star.
-That's great.

-My dream will be a reality.
-That's wonderful.

Don't stop!

Hi Bruce!

Hi, continue.

-Keep running. Keep running.
-Hi Bruce!

-Hi.
-Keep running. Don't stop.

-Uncle Chao.
-Well, as you can see...

Bruce?

After you beat Norris.
The Kung Fu School has been very busy.

People are lining up to take lessons.

If things keep up like this.

Pretty soon, this place
won't be able to fit them all.

We'll have to divide the class into
four shifts to accommodate them.

Uncle Chao.

Let's take a walk outside.
I need to talk to you.

Uncle Chao.

How's the school doing financially?

Pretty good.

It's doing quite well.

As long as this trend keeps up...

The school will make enough money
to give us all a good life.

I'm leaving this school.

What?

Since, Kimura is here as well.

I have something I need to tell you.

I got a call yesterday,
from Mr. George of Hollywood.

He said his boss, Mr. William wants
to make a Kung Fu movie.

I've decided. I want to go.

Wait a minute.

You said that Hollywood big shot
Mr. William "plans" to make a Kung Fu film, right?

That's right.

That means, it's not certain yet.

-Right?
-You can say that.

But think about it.
If I were to break into Hollywood...

It's the perfect opportunity
to show my talent to the world.

To prove that Bruce Lee is the best!

But what about the Kung Fu School?

Starting from today...

You two are the new owners.

You know me, once I made up my mind,
no one can change it.

How can you leave us now?

Just when things are going so well.

I already thought this through.

Kimura.

Uncle Chao.

The Kung Fu School was never mine.

Remember when we started out
in Seattle.

It was Kimura who sold his bar to
help me start the school.

And Uncle Chao...

When we moved to Oakland,
you helped me open the school there.

We used the money that you
saved for Aunt's treatment.

I haven't forgotten what you did.

I always thought that one day...

When the school makes
enough money....

I'll pay you back ten or
hundred times over.

As the old Chinese saying goes,

"For a drop of kindness,
repay with a foutain of water".

Especially so, for martial artists like us.
Am I right?

Alright, alright, I've said enough.

It's all decided now.

Come on Kimura...

From now on...

you two are the new owners.

Uncle Chao and Kimura.

From this day forward, the Kung Fu
School is yours.

This is crazy.

Are you kidding me?

How can you think about leaving
us here and go to Hollywood?

What makes you think you belong there?

How many people's dreams have
been broken in Hollywood?

That's why I'm trying to make
my dream come true.

But Bruce, you can't just leave.

No. I said I'm going.

I'm not going to change my mind.

When I say I'll do it, I'll do it.
It's always been like that.

You know that.

Bruce.

Think this over.

I've thought about it many times.

Listen, Bruce. That Kung Fu School
can provide a good life for you in America.

You can be a millionaire.
Maybe even a billionaire.

Except....

I don't care about being rich.

My dream...

is Hollywood.

Get hold of Jesse, tell him to
send my things over.

Alright?

I suggest you give Jesse a raise.

And also...

I want to suggest,
get Blair to join you guys.

Please tell him, I consider him
a very good friend.

Oh my goodness!

Did Bruce just rob a bank or something?

Hi!

Hi.

What are all these things
you brought?

Take a look at it. What do you think?

Take a look at it.
It's a beauty isn't it?

A Hollywood celebrity
should be driving a flashy car.

I brought these for you.

Wife of a celebrity should have
brand name clothes.

I picked them out for you.

Oh Bruce,
you must have spent a fortune.

That's okay. We're going to Hollywood.
So we should go in style.

Jesse, are all my things ready?

Yeah, everything from the Kung Fu
School is packed.

-Everything is almost packed at home too.
-Good.

I'll take over from here.

Let's go.

Jesse, got everything ready?

Kimura, make sure everything
is well packed.

Hey, hey, hey Jesse.

So much for my big hero.
What kind of hero is afraid of cockroaches?

Don't come near me with that!

Jesse, get that thing away from me.
I swear, I'll hit you.

I didn't know he was scared of
cockroaches.

Oh, my nose.

Hey Bruce!

What are you doing?
Go take a shower.

Bruce?!

What are you looking for?

I can't find it.

-Where could it be?
-Whatever it is, Jesse can send it later.

What are you looking for anyway?

Where did it go?

Bruce, if we forget anything...

we can always send for it
after we get our place in Hollywood.

What are you looking for?

-I remember it was here...
-Bruce.

What are you doing?

Oh my goodness!

-Got him!!!
-Ah! Bruce!

You scared the life out of me.
Get that thing away from me!

-Don't mind me.
-Okay, enough. Go take a shower now!

-We're leaving today, my baby!
-I want daddy.

Hey, baby, let me take you to the car.

Be good Brandon!

Let's go.

All set?

Why isn't Bruce ready yet?

He's changing his clothes.
He'll be right out.

Here's all the keys to the house.
The house is yours now.

Don't worry. While I'm here,
I'll look after it for Bruce.

Okay.

I don't know if I should cry now...

or wait until you arrive in LA, Master.

Why do you want to leave Oakland
all of a sudden?

Maybe you'd like to take me along.
I can carry your bags, and drive.

If you take me to Hollywood,
maybe I'll find my dream girl there.

What's with that?!

Are you scared?

Come on pal, try it on!

Your master is fearless!

It's just a bunch of roaches.

Remember, I'm afraid of nothing.

You stayed up all night making
that necklace?

Come on, let's go.

Linda, do you like the car?

It's good.

What are you looking at?

It's like you don't know me.

I feel like I need to get to know
you all over again.

You never cease to amaze me.

You mean the incident with the roaches?

No.

It's not only that.

I think you did that because
you're embarrassed...

your students discovered that
you were afraid of roaches.

But why did you spend so much money?

Aren't you afraid that...
you might regret it later?

You know that saying about how you can't
make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

What if you have to sarifice your wife
and son to make that omelet?

For me, it's always been a dream to
make it to Hollywood.

All the sacrifices I make are worth it.

When I make it big,
you'll be there with me.

Don't worry, I'm not going to leave my wife
and son to enjoy that by myself.

Let me tell you a secret.

I didn't spend all of our money.
I saved enough for us to rent an apartment.

Sorry about that.
We'll put him to bed.

Please hold on.

He should be asleep soon.

What are the chances of the leading
man being a Chinese guy?

Of course. My boss decided
when he saw your performance.

Well, most Chinese immigrants from
Hong Kong and Shanghai...

Normally enter through San Francisco.

So I think, that's where
our story will begin.

I have an idea. Many Chinese people
helped building the railroads.

Why don't we give the story
a Western backdrop?

George, I think that's a good idea.
Why don't we make a Western?

Wait a minute.

Who said anything about a Western?

Everyone knows that Westerns are
popular in the States.

You know what Bruce? I think
we should listen to Robert's ideas.

Okay, I have nothing against that.

But I have a few opinions about Westerns.

May I express my opinions?

The reason why we're here
is to develop the script...

so if any of us has any ideas,
we can say it here.

Alright.

I believe...

The theme of American Westerns,

involve cowboys fighting the lawless
and protecting the innocent.

Same as in Chinese films about
ancient swordsmen.

Except in Westerns,
the cowboys always use guns.

But the Chinese swordsmen use
martial arts, they fight with their fists.

At most, they use their swords.

By comparison, cowboys lack
that heroic spirit.

So I think we should add those elements
from Chinese movies.

That way, we'll be giving the American
audience something different.

Really? I've never heard of this before.
I didn't know there were swordsmen in China.

-Mr. Robert.
-Hm?

It seems you don't know much
about Chinese people.

Oh, if he was uninformed,
that's my fault.

I should have asked Mr. Robert
to watch Bruce Lee's performance on film,

before the meeting

I've had enough.

-Uh, Mr. Robert.
-Huh?

What is it?

I suggest you watch these tapes
before our next meeting.

Alright, let me have it.

Okay, I'll let you borrow it.

I hope when we meet tomorrow...

we can go somewhere without much noise.

Good bye.

Why did you have to get that screenwriter?

I've never met a man so arrogant.

Oh, in Hollywood, people with status
usually are arrogant.

That guy is a well know screenwriter
among celebrities.

Alright, I'll see you tomorrow.

Oh by the way,
I have to apologize...

I shouldn't have proposed to have
the meeting in your living room anyway.

Oh no, it was our baby
who was making noise.

It wasn't your fault.

It's okay, it wasn't that big a deal.

Anyway, so long.

Good bye.

I think...

that screenwriter won't be using
any of my ideas in writing the script.

I won't be able to show off my skills.

He's just going to write the script
like any other Western.

My Kung Fu will be meaningless.

It wouldn't surprise me if my
character wears a holster with a gun.

If so, is that still a Kung Fu film?

I don't care how much money he pays me.
I won't take it.

Bruce...

Right now, it's still up for discussion.
You have to give it a chance.

I have faith in George.
He believes in you.

I think he can convince that
screenwriter to use your ideas.

I think my hopes were too high.

I guess it's not that easy
to enter Hollywood.

Bruce...

It's not over yet. Be positive.

I believe in you.

He's awake.

-Ooh Brandon...
-We're coming, Brandon...

Hello, this is George.

George, I'm sorry I had to call you
at this late hour.

But I couldn't wait. Looks like
you're right about that guy.

I saw your film, I must say, it is the
most incredible karate performance I've seen.

No, Robert, I'm telling you
it's called Jeet Kune Do.

Right you are, George, it's Jeet Kune Do.

The guy is amazing.

I was totally wrong about this guy.

His fists, his feet, his whole body is a
weapon. This guy is going to start a craze.

Mr. Robert, you changed your mind
so quickly, I just couldn't keep up.

I know you rarely prefer other people's
artistic views over your own.

I never saw you agree with someone else
so quickly.

Well, you could say I'm sold on his Kung Fu.

Or better yet,
his Kung Fu has captivated me.

I think he will have the same impact
on the moviegoers.

Well, we don't know if it's going to be
a hit or not.

But what is important is we're finally
agreeing on something.

Alright, Mr. Robert let's talk more
in the morning.

-You know...
-Alright Mr. Robert, let's talk tomorrow.

Okay, I'm off to bed.

Next time, you better learn to listen
to me.

Coming!

Oh Brandon, keep quite for a while.

Please calm down.

Coming!

How are you, Linda?

Oh, how are you, Mr. Robert?

I didn't expect you to be here so early.

I'm sorry if I came so early.

It's just that I didn't get much sleep
last night,

because I was preoccupied,
thinking about your husband.

I'll make sure the baby
doesn't bother you.

We'll go somewhere else.
We won't be back before lunch.

No, no, no.
You'll not be bothersome at all.

Actually, it'll be great having you and
your baby around while we talk.

Oh, I never realized how cute
your baby is.

Is Bruce Lee awake yet?

Well, Bruce should be back soon.

-Hi! How are you?
-Bruce Lee, good morning.

-Hi.
-I hope I didn't disturb you.

I run 10 kilometers everyday.
It's my daily routine.

Bruce Lee,
I saw your performance last night.

You know what? It's so good,
it kept me up all night.

It made me realize,
I was very wrong about you.

Your performance was terrific.

You know, he called me in the middle
of the night about you.

After that I couldn't sleep either.

Why are you all standing there?
Please have a seat.

Yes, please have a seat.

Sure, Bruce Lee, after you.

Please.

You know what, I have so much to say.

Bruce Lee, what Mr. Robert wants to
say is let's talk some more.

-I'll make some tea.
-Oh thanks.

I have this great idea.
I have to tell you guys right away.

It's a great story.

This story is about a Chinese immigrant
who lives in the west.

The hero is going to be this Chinese
ancient swordsman type of a guy.

He goes to the west in US, looking for
his long lost brother.

He goes everywhere,
looking for his brother.

Keeping in mind the Kung Fu
he learned from his master.

Throughout his journey, he fights
bad people and protects the oppressed.

He never uses guns. He fights with his
hands and feet!

He uses his unique Kung Fu to beat the bad guys.

It's a great story.
And promotes oriental culture.

I only have one concern.

-That's box office.
-I'll telling you this will be huge.

Alright, I'm convinced.

Have Robert make his first draft,
I want to see it in two weeks.

I want to start filming
as soon as possible.

Alright, Mr. William, I'll inform Mr. Robert
your instructions right away.

Thank you very much. Mr. William...

I was wondering if you would meet Bruce?

I mean if we're going to make a Kung Fu
film, then he's the one who can star in it.

Nobody can perform those moves
as well as him.

We must have faith in that man,
we must have faith in his Kung Fu.

Alright, but first, I want to see the script.

-Then we'll talk about the cast.
-That's great!

Mr. William has prepared
the contract for you.

What did you say? Hollywood is giving
me a contract already?

Check it out Linda!

It's all happening so fast.
I can hardly believe it.

I'm not dreaming, right George?

And that's not all. As per Mr. Willliam's
instructions, I already talked to Robert.

The movie with you as the leading man
will start filmming soon.

That's terrific!

George, I have an idea.

We can make our hero carry a weapon.

That'll make him more powerful!

What kind of a weapon?
A knife?

No. One of these.

Oh, what's so special about this?

That's amazing. Really amazing.

I'm a master at this.
It's faster on camera.

Hey Bruce, looks like we won't be
going back to Oakland for a while.

Come on Linda, Hollywood is just around
the corner.

Why are you still thinking of Oakland?

Why not move everything from Oakland
to LA?

Hollywood is right here.

Hollywood, here I come!

-George, what do you think?
-I think you're absolutely right.

It's just that things are happening so fast.

It's all finally happening.

I don't think I'll ever get use to life here.

This is the house I rented.

The house is small, but the yard is big.

I can practice my Kung Fu.

-Is this where we're going to live?
-Yes.

Linda, don't worry, it's just temporary.

Bruce...

Be honest with me.

You didn't spend all the money we had left
on this, did you?

I did. We'll talk inside.

The baby will get wet.

Mr. William...

What did you make me give up
my vacation for?

Why do you Hollywood stars have to
be so utilitarian?

Actually, it's not a good news.
But I have a piece of advice for you.

Unbelievable, I had to cut my vacation
short so you can give me advice?

-So you mind?
-No, no, no.

I don't mind at all.

Stop complaining about your vacation.
Times are tough, we have to make sacrifices.

Douglas, this is what I came to say.

What is it?

I wanted to suggest that you learn
something to further your craft.

It's this revolutionary martial art from
China called Kung Fu.

I can recommend this Chinese guy
who can teach you.

No, no, no. I've never dealt with Asians
before.

I wouldn't know anything about Chinese.

Neither have I, but I'm telling you
this guy is different.

I've seen him fight. This man has
extraordinary skills.

I think it'll help with your career.

Okay, it sounds like you're giving
an order, so I have to obey.

Alright then, give George a phone call.

He'll take care of it.

But remember, make sure that he doesn't
find out that I asked you to do any of this.

Am I making myself clear?

Okay. I got it.

Okay, Uncle Chao.

I understand.

I understand.
Linda, the door.

-Okay.
-Let's see who's at the door.

Okay.

Let's see who is it?

Oh, hi George!

Oh, good day to you too, Linda.

Is Bruce in?

I have something urgent
I need to talk to him about.

-He's on the phone, but do come in.
-Oh, allow me.

Let's go inside.

It's a beautiful day today.

And your baby looks more adorable by day.

Say hi to Kimura and Professor Ino for me.

If professor Ino is free, I'd like him to
come to Hollywood.

Please have a seat.

-Thank you.
-Good bye.

Hey.

-George!
-How are you?

Have a seat.

What do you have in that briefcase?
I hope it's the contracts from Hollywood.

You're so anxious to sign that.

You must be patient.

I overheard you talking about your school
back in Oakland.

That's right. So what?

Would you mind telling me how much
you usually charge?

George, if you want to learn Jeet Kune Do...

I can teach you for free.

No, no, no. I don't think my body can
handle it.

The reason why I asked is because
I wanted to suggest something.

But first I need to ask what kind of
people do you teach in Oakland?

Oh. I give lessons to anybody
who wants to learn.

Some are college students or office workers.

How much did you charge
your students?

What's your standard fee?

20 dollars an hour.

Oh! So you weren't charging much.

What if I told you that you could
teach and charge $200 an hour...

or even ten times as much?
Would you teach them?

But it has to be one on one.

George, for a price that high,
you must be kidding me.

I never charge anyone that high.

That was before. Now you're US champion.

The more famous you are, the more people
have to pay for your services.

Now is the perfect time to raise your rate.

So Bruce Lee, do you understand
what I'm saying?

But George, who would pay me so much
for those lessons?

Bruce, I don't think you'd turn away a real
Hollywood celebrity as your student, right?

-Hm?
-What?

Money is not the issue here.

-Please, have some tea.
-Thank you Linda.

Teaching Hollywood celebrities would help
you make a name for yourself.

So now, I'm going to give you your first
Hollywood celebrity student.

I'm pretty sure, you'll never guess who it is.

Who is it?

He's a Hollywood superstar, Douglas.

Douglas?!

Oh my goodness. You mean Douglas?

Oh yes, that's him.

It's unbelievable.

Okay, so it's a deal then.

I'm looking for Mr. Bruce Lee.

Bruce! Bruce!

-Please come in.
-How are you?

Hi George!

You're here already!

Douglas, welcome. Come, come here.

Bruce, let me introduce to you,
your first celebrity student.

So you're that mysterious Kung Fu Master
I've been told about.

Bruce Lee.

Don't believe everything you're told.

Don't worry. I don't.

But this guy is the real deal.
Bruce Lee's Kung Fu is really superb.

I don't think Douglas here needs any
introduction.

Of course, Douglas here is a really big
Hollywood celebrity.

It's more likely that people don't know
who the president is, but everyone knows Douglas.

I only have 1 hour to spare.

But I was told that your Kung Fu
is something else.

I was hoping you could teach me now.

So where do you want to teach me
Kung Fu?

Inside my house. Come in.

Yeah, please come inside.

-Did you see who that was?
-Yeah, it was Douglas!

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