They Still Call Me Bruce

Bruce is well-meaning and goofy, yet resourceful when pushed. He stumbles into leading a karate studio after Master McLean's deception, using clever tricks to win students' trust. He relentlessly searches for Ernie Brown to repay a debt from his childhood. His bond with Billy and his defense of Polly reveal a heart beneath the slapstick humor.

Polly is a resilient young woman entangled with Mr. B's operation. She becomes a catalyst for Bruce's courage when she is targeted by the gang. Her presence anchors Bruce's protective impulse and pushes him toward a real fight rather than a performance. She survives the ordeals and helps reclaim the stolen vase.

Billy is a bright, hopeful orphan who becomes Bruce's student and surrogate son. He shadows Bruce's every step and fuels his determination. When he is knocked into a coma, Billy's condition galvanizes Bruce to rescue Polly and win the ring fight. His awakening clinches the triumph and the emotional payoff.

Master McLean is the karate master who misjudges Bruce and lets him run the studio in his absence. His decision creates the comic premise and the opportunity for Bruce to prove himself. He serves as a catalyst for Bruce's transformation from entertainer to mentor.

Mr. B is a ruthless crime boss who runs a threatening operation and holds the vase as leverage. He underestimates Bruce, but his underlings complicate the escape of Polly and the vase. His deal with Bruce leads to a climactic in-ring showdown that Bruce ultimately wins. The arrest at the end condemns him to justice.

An imposing and brutal fighter, the Executioner is Mr. B's secret weapon in the ring. He serves as the main physical obstacle that tests Bruce's limits. The fight symbolizes more than victory; it is a test of courage under threat. His defeat by Bruce marks the turning point in the story.

Mrs. Brown provides maternal warmth and steady support for Bruce as his quest unfolds. She anchors the emotional stakes of Bruce's journey. Her presence emphasizes family as a core motivation for heroism.

Ernie Brown is the childhood mentor Bruce cherishes. In a twist, he is the undercover detective who cannot reveal his true identity until the end. He connects Bruce's present actions to their past bond and delivers the final reunion. His revelation reframes Bruce's victory as a homage to the man who first inspired him.