Jackie Chan Reveals Bruce Lee Accidentally Hurt Him During Fight Scene

Jackie Chan recalls being accidentally hit by Bruce Lee during a fight sequence. The incident occurred in a long take where Lee forgot his surroundings. Chan earned $250 for overtime work after being hurt. He humorously suggests Lee may have done it on purpose to help him make more money.

Key Points: Jackie Chan on Bruce Lee Fight Injury: Earned More Money

  • Jackie Chan shares old story about Bruce Lee fight scene
  • Bruce Lee accidentally hit Chan during a long take
  • Chan earned $250 for overtime work as a stuntman
  • Chan suggests Lee might have done it on purpose to help him earn more
2 min read

When Jackie Chan spoke about getting hurt by Bruce Lee during fight sequence

Jackie Chan shares a resurfaced video anecdote about Bruce Lee accidentally hurting him during a fight sequence, leading to higher pay as a stuntman.

"When you say, 'action', Bruce Lee used to forget who he was. - Jackie Chan"

Mumbai, April 26

Actor Jackie Chan once shared an interesting anecdote about his experience of working with Bruce Lee.

An old video of Jackie Chan has resurfaced on the Internet, in which he can be seen narrating a story of him sharing the screen with the legendary actor, and how the fight sequence left him hurt but allowed him to make more money as a stunt guy.

He said, "When you say, 'action', Bruce Lee used to forget who he was. Then I was behind the camera waiting for my timing. Waiting, waiting, waiting, because for one shot, it's not like it happens today with multiple cuts. It was shot in long takes. One hit, then I just saw all the stars because he really hit me. Boom, then I lied down, I never moved. Even though I was very hurt. Then I lie down, see Bruce Lee. then he just, then looked, turn around. As the director announced the cut, he just threw the stick, run to me".

"He said, 'Oh, Jack, sorry, sorry'. After he grabbed me, I said, 'Oh, it hurts because when a stunt guy get hurt, you get more money. Then I, the same day, they did overtime, they needed another set of stunt guys to do it, then he said, 'Okay, Jackie, you stay. I think at that time, he would do it on purpose, to let me make more money. In one day, I earned $250. That's what, a lot in those days. It was quite amazing", he added.

Jackie Chan is known for blending action, comedy, and breathtaking stunts. Rising from Hong Kong cinema, he gained worldwide fame. Unlike many action stars, he performs most of his own dangerous stunts, often resulting in injuries throughout his career. His energetic screen presence, comedic timing, and inventive fight choreography made him one of the most recognizable faces in global cinema.

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

S
Sarah B
I've seen this clip before—it's wild how real their stunts were back then. No CGI, just pure grit. Jackie Chan's positivity even after injury is inspiring. Meanwhile, today's actors use body doubles for simple scenes.
P
Priya S
This shows how much Bruce Lee cared about his co-stars, even after accidentally hurting them. But I wish Jackie Chan had focused more on the pain than just the money—stunt performers deserve better safety even today. 😢
V
Vikram M
$250 in those days was like ₹10,000 or more! Jackie got paid extra for staying down—talk about turning a bad situation into profit. Haha! But seriously, both were masters of their craft.
R
Rohit P
This story reminds me of how Indian stuntmen also risk their lives in Bollywood films. We should appreciate all these unsung heroes who don't get half the credit. Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee are legends, but so are our local stuntmen.
A
Amanda J
The dedication these actors had is unreal. Imagine getting hit full force by Bruce Lee and then joking about it later. Jackie Chan's self-deprecating humor is why he's still so loved worldwide. 😄
K
Kavya N
I can't believe Bruce Lee forgot he

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50