Daijiworld Media Network - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Aug 10: Fans at the Locarno Film Festival were treated to a nostalgic surprise as Jackie Chan reenacted his brief role in Bruce Lee’s legendary Enter the Dragon. Despite having only a small part in the 1973 classic, Chan’s appearance and reflections at the festival left a lasting impact.

Speaking during a lively masterclass, the 70-year-old action icon shared behind-the-scenes memories, including the time Bruce Lee accidentally struck him with a stick during filming — a moment he completed without breaking character.

“I’m no Superman. I am scared. Before a stunt, I go, ‘Am I going to die this time?’” Chan said, highlighting the real fears behind his death-defying stunts.

From Mischief to Martial Arts

Chan recalled his troubled childhood, revealing he was a mischievous student before his father enrolled him in martial arts school.

“I didn’t want to study. I was lazy and naughty. But I liked fighting. Later, my father asked, ‘Did you like the school?’ I said, ‘Yes – I could punch someone, kick the teacher, do whatever I wanted!’” he joked.

His early days were spent as a stuntman on sets like Fist of Fury, before transitioning into acting. What sold him on the film industry?

“I thought, ‘Movies are great – I can have my own lunch box!’” he laughed.

A Journey to Master Every Role

Chan also spoke emotionally about his absent father, who used to send him voice recordings. “If I listened to them now, I think I’d cry,” he admitted.

Over time, Chan’s desire to master every aspect of filmmaking grew. He learned makeup, took on directorial roles, and became known for doing his own stunts — something few in the industry dared to do.

“I do everything myself. Now I tell young filmmakers, ‘If you only know how to direct, that’s not enough.’”

Chan’s animated storytelling and humility captivated the Locarno audience, proving that even after decades in cinema, his passion for film — and his sense of humor — remain as strong as ever.