Game of Death
Seen it?1978 | 101 min | Drama, Action, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 59 times its budget, but middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
A martial arts movie star must fake his death to find the people who are trying to kill him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$50 million worldwide on a $850K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 208K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Clouse
- Bruce LeeBilly Lo
- Gig YoungJim Marshall
- Dean JaggerDr. Land
- Hugh O'BrianSteiner
- Colleen CampAnn Morris
- Robert WallCarl Miller
- Mel NovakStick
- Kareem Abdul-JabbarHakim
- Chuck NorrisColt
- Dan InosantoPasqual