Beginning with his breakthrough moment against the legend Bruce Lee in "The Way of Dragon," Norris delivered some of the greatest fight scenes ever put on film.

This 1972 Bruce Lee action classic was a massive hit all over the world. This is especially true of one locale.

Whether the action is delivered through martial arts mastery, razor-sharp swordplay, or the raw power of fists in the boxing ring, the best fighting movies combine choreography with character, turning every hit into pure storytelling power.