Review of Circle of Iron (1978) by Dustin R — 12 Oct 2007

Bruce Lee's dream project, but he sadlly didn't live to star and make it, but Carradine pulls through and creates an awesome martial arts/philosophy film.

This review of Circle of Iron (1978) was written by Dustin R on 12 Oct 2007.

Circle of Iron has generally received mixed reviews.

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