Enter the Dragon Timeline ( Real )

biography
November 27, 1940

Bruce Lee Born

Bruce Lee, the iconic martial artist and actor who starred in Enter the Dragon, was born in San Francisco, California.

biography
1950s

Bruce Lee's Martial Arts Training

Bruce Lee studied various martial arts disciplines throughout his youth and young adulthood, laying the foundation for his unique style Jeet Kune Do.

biography
1958

Bruce Lee Moves to Hong Kong

Bruce Lee moved to Hong Kong to pursue acting and martial arts career opportunities.

film_production
March 1973

Production of Enter the Dragon Begins

Production started for Enter the Dragon, Bruce Lee's most famous movie and a milestone in martial arts cinema.

biography
July 20, 1973

Bruce Lee's Death

Bruce Lee died unexpectedly at age 32 due to cerebral edema, during the production of Enter the Dragon.

film_release
August 19, 1973

Release of Enter the Dragon

Enter the Dragon was released in theaters, becoming one of the highest-grossing martial arts films and cementing Bruce Lee's legacy.

Enter the Dragon Timeline ( Fictional )

recruitment
Year 1973, Early Summer

Recruitment of Lee

British intelligence recruits Lee to infiltrate Han's island under the guise of entering the martial arts tournament.

arrival
Year 1973, Mid Summer

Arrival at Han's Island

Lee arrives at Han's private island to participate in the martial arts tournament and investigate Han's illegal activities.

social
Year 1973, Mid Summer

Meeting Other Fighters

Lee meets other contestants including Roper and Williams, forming alliances and sizing up competition.

investigation
Year 1973, Mid Summer

Discovery of Opium Factory

Lee sneaks into Han's secret opium factory to gather evidence of his criminal operations.

action
Year 1973, Mid Summer

Rescue of the Prisoners

Lee frees captives who are forced to work in Han's drug manufacturing operation.

climax
Year 1973, Late Summer

Final Combat with Han

Lee engages Han in a deadly fight in the underground lair beneath the island.