I just saw the movie “Circle of Iron” …for the umpteenth time, and let me tell ya…I STILL DON’T KNOW WHAT THE F#%! THAT MOVIE WAS ABOUT! What period of time were they in? What country was that? Why was it so important for that guy to meet Zetan? What was with those monkeys? What the hell was this about? Am I missing some big message about “Zen” or is this just a stupid movie that has no point?
From Bruce Lee Chronology
"1970: Coburn expresses interest in Bruce script based on his dreams and Warners pick up the script now titled “The Silent Flute”. Coburn, Silliphant, and Bruce go to India intent on filming. The project dies when Coburn screams at Bruce for constantly humming along to pops songs; Bruce is hurt by this remark. The Silent Flute was abandoned at that time, but later it was retitled “Circle of Iron”, and was released in 1987, starring David Carradine. Carradine later said, “when Bruce died, his spirit went into me. I’m possessed.” "
Based on the dreams of Bruce Lee huh, I guess I missed this one.
Check out The Silent Flute explained for an opinion on what this movie means. I’d paste it here but it is quite lengthy and in-depth.