In Pics | If you love Bruce Lee, watch these seven films from some great martial artist actors

The legendary Bruce Lee was one of the greatest action stars and martial artists of his time. The icon broke stereotypes with his stellar screen presence, opening new avenues for future generations. On Friday, as fans remember the ace performer on his birth anniversary, here is a look at seven films that you are likely to enjoy if you are a fan of the Enter The  Dragon actor’s body of work.

'Fearless' (2006) | Featuring popular actor Jet Li in the lead, the film revolved around the journey of a brave martial artist who challenged Westerners while fighting for Chinese pride. It received rave reviews from critics and opened to a good response at the Hong Kong box office. Credit: IMDb

'The Young Master' (1980) | Jackie Chan, widely regarded as a successor to Bruce Lee, impressed fans with his sincere performance in his second directorial venture ‘The Young Master’. The film hit the right notes, opening to a fantastic response at the Hong Kong box office. ‘Dragon Lord’, which hit the screens a few years later, was planned as its sequel but the makers ultimately decided to release it as a standalone movie. Credit: IMDb

'Ip Man' (2008) | Donnie Yen played the titular role, in the commercially-successful ‘Ip Man’ that revolved around the journey of the iconic Martial Arts grandmaster Yip Man. It received rave reviews from fans of the genre, helping the action star consolidate his standing in the industry. Credit: IMDb

'Yes, Madam!' (1985) | A Hong Kong action film directed by Corey Yuen and produced by Sammo Hung, which established Michelle Yeoh as an action star and launched the female cop subgenre. Cynthia Rothrock provides her able support in this flick. Credit: IMDb

'Chocolate' (2008) | It's the story of an autistic girl with powerful martial art skills who looks to settle her mother's debts by seeking out the ruthless gangs that owe her family money. This is a film that showcases extraordinary fight sequences that boggle the mind. And JeeJa Yanin is incredible as the lead character. Definitely a must-see in the martial arts genre.

'Kickboxer' (1989) | A classic in its own right, the film featured Jean-Claude Van Damme in the lead role and revolved around what happens when a kickboxing champion is defeated in a bout held in Thailand. The film emerged as a runaway hit, establishing JCVD as a force to be reckoned with. Credit: IMDb

'Good Guys Wear Black' (1978) | The well-received movie established Chuck Norris, who had previously played the antagonist in ‘Enter The Dragon’, as a bonafide action star. It had an impressive cast that included Anne Archer, Jim Backlus and James Franciscus. Credit: IMDb