The film's score is primarily instrumental, mirroring the "Heroic Bloodshed" style popularized in mid-80s Hong Kong action films.

: Critics from IMDb and Far East Films note that the score enhances Lee's transformation from an innocent young man into a hardened, vengeful warrior after eight years in prison. Key Creative Details Legacy of Rage / 龍在江湖 (1986) OST

: The theme and score utilize synthesizers and drum machines typical of the era, shifting from melodic tones during the early scenes with Brandon and May to aggressive, driving rhythms during the climactic "shootiebang" finale.

: Richard Yuen (Cheuk-Fan), known for his work in various 80s and 90s action scores, provided the isolated music score that underlines the film's emotional weight.

The soundtrack, composed by Richard Yuen , is a defining element of Brandon Lee's debut leading role in Hong Kong cinema. The music captures the film's transition from a lighthearted romance to a gritty, high-stakes revenge thriller. Soundtrack & Musical Impact

: Released the same year as John Woo's A Better Tomorrow , the film's music and gunplay helped establish the "bullet ballet" aesthetic that Brandon Lee would eventually bring to Hollywood. Brandon Lee's Breakthrough Role