BTW, Run Run Shaws most notable failure, was his decision NOT to bankroll Bruce Lee for a long term deal.
Bruce Lee initially approached Shaw Brothers, which turned down his desire for a long-term contract of $10,000 per film.
Shaw’s rival, Golden Harvest then offered Mr. Lee creative control and profit-sharing.
The Big Boss, better known as Fists of Fury (1971), was Mr. Lees first film with Golden Harvest, and it broke all Hong Kong box-office records.
Other big-name actors and directors flocked to Golden Harvest, breaking Shaw Brothers virtual monopoly.