They Still Call Me Bruce (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, They Still Call Me Bruce is a comedy film directed by James R. Orr, running about 91 minutes. “I'm being chased by the meanest, nastiest, ugliest gang in town... But I'm not takin' any bull.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bruce Won arrives in America in search of an American G.I. who saved his life in the Korean War. He meets an orphan boy and together they land themselves in a string of outrageous situations. This high-strung farce culminates when a case of mistaken identity leads a gang of thugs to think Bruce is a karate master. They arrange a nationally-televised match which pits our hero against a monstrous brute, and Bruce is beaten to a bloody pulp...
Who’s in it. They Still Call Me Bruce stars Johnny Yune as Bruce, David Mendenhall as Billy White, Pat Paulsen as Psychiatrist and Joey Travolta as Ronnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, They Still Call Me Bruce has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Still Call Me Bruce page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Still Call Me Bruce tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Still Call Me Bruce (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for They Still Call Me Bruce change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is They Still Call Me Bruce worth watching?
- They Still Call Me Bruce holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Still Call Me Bruce?
- They Still Call Me Bruce stars Johnny Yune, David Mendenhall, Pat Paulsen, Joey Travolta and Robert Guillaume.
- When was They Still Call Me Bruce released?
- They Still Call Me Bruce was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.