Game of Death

Game of Death

Bruce Lee challenges the underworld to a Game of Death.

Directed by Robert Clouse

Produced by Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Concord Productions

1978101 min6.4 / 10

A high-octane martial arts thriller built around elaborate fight sequences and a hero hunted by unseen enemies, driven by spectacle and physical prowess rather than character depth.

A martial arts movie star must fake his death to find the people who are trying to kill him.

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  • Is Game of Death violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Game of Death scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Game of Death sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Game of Death easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Game of Death end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity52

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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