Game of Death Redux

2019 0h 34m EN

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Synopsis

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In July 2019, Alan Canvan premiered "Game of Death Redux", a new edit of the fight footage Bruce Lee shot in 1972 for "Game of Death". This version is included as a special features extra on Criterion Collection's Bruce Lee Bluray/DVD box set released on July 14, 2020. Produced by Alan Canvan, "Redux" re-frames Lee's extended fight footage ( of which only approx 12 minutes were used in the original film) with composer John Barry's riveting score for the 1978 film, to reveal the hidden symbolism and themes within the narrative of the story. The result is a powerful and resonant cinematic novella that explores classical mythology and Jungian psychology, honoring the artistry of both Bruce Lee and John Barry.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bruce Lee
Hai Tien
Dan Inosanto
Escrima Master
Ji Han-jae
Hapkido Expert
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Mantis
James Tien Chun
Hai Tien's Companion 1
Chieh Yuen
Hai Tien's Companion 2
Alan Canvan
Hai Tien (Voice)
Kenny Chin
Hai Tien's Companion 1 (Voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bruce Lee
Writers: Bruce Lee
Languages: Cantonese, English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 34-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Cantonese, English.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Matthew Soule shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Bruce Lee and Dan Inosanto and Ji Han-jae carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Bruce Lee directs. Matthew Soule cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Cantonese, English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 34-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Cantonese, English.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Matthew Soule shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bruce Lee and Dan Inosanto and Ji Han-jae carry the top of the cast.