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The Game Of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection, Vol.1 (Limited Edition Website Exclusive)

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The Game Of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection, Vol.1 (Limited Edition Website Exclusive)

“Many films tried to capitalize on the popularity of Bruce Lee.

Some amped up the craziness as far as it would go.

Others played it straight, delivering seriously good films.

At its best, Bruceploitation was some of the most

uninhibited and exciting martial arts cinema of the age.”

 Den Of Geek

 

Hours after Bruce Lee’s death, Bruceploitation was born. And for the next 10 years, talented martial artists were enlisted to mimic iconic aspects of Lee’s life, style and mannerisms. Fueled by equal parts deception and demand, these films instead created one of the most wildly entertaining sub-genres in movie history. THE GAME OF CLONES: BRUCEPLOITATION COLLECTION, VOLUME 1 now presents 14 of the very best – and frequently very bizarre – films starring Bruce Li, Bruce Le, Dragon Lee, Bruce Liang and more, all restored for the first time ever from original film elements. 

 

Each of these 14 Bruceploitation classics – THE CLONES OF BRUCE LEE (1980), ENTER THREE DRAGONS (1978), ENTER THE GAME OF DEATH (1978), GOOD BYE, BRUCE LEE: HIS LAST GAME OF DEATH (1975), THE DRAGON LIVES AGAIN (1977), BRUCE AND THE IRON FINGER (1977), CHALLENGE OF THE TIGER (1980), CAMEROON CONNECTION (1984), SUPER DRAGON: THE BRUCE LEE STORY (1974), THE DRAGON LIVES (1976), THE DRAGON, THE HERO (1980), RAGE OF THE DRAGON (1980), THE BLACK DRAGON VS. THE YELLOW TIGER (1974), and the never-before available THE BIG BOSS PART II (1976) – also feature exclusive bonus programming that includes all-new interviews, audio commentaries and revealing featurettes, as well as a 100-page Bruceploitation book filled with essays, posters, rare photos and more.

 

In the “fascinating gem of a documentary” (Culture Mix) ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE, director David Gregory tracks down the surviving Bruces – along with martial arts legends, producers, directors, distributors, historians and more – to reveal the entire shocking and bittersweet saga behind a celluloid phenomenon that still refuses to die. Gregory – whose award-winning documentaries include LOST SOUL: THE DOOMED JOURNEY OF RICHARD STANLEY’S ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU and BLOOD & FLESH: THE REEL LIFE & GHASTLY DEATH OF AL ADAMSON – now examines this fascinating phenomenon via interviews with Bruce Li, Bruce Le, Bruce Liang and Dragon Lee; martial arts legends like Angela Mao, David Chiang, Phillip Ko and Sammo Hung; and the producers, directors, distributors and experts – along with copious clips from the films themselves – that for the first time reveal the history, controversy and legacy behind one of the most bizarre genres in movie history. The documentary will also be available on all leading digital outlets on April 30, and as a standalone Blu-ray on May 21.

 

THE GAME OF CLONES: BRUCEPLOITATION COLLECTION, VOLUME 1

 

Blu-ray: $199.95srp

Catalog #: SEV15660BR

 

Stills for ALL Films: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/gukpglvcj17st4fptloyv/h?rlkey=vyhe1635sozjpkdrch7rmvkdu&dl=0

Disc 1:

ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE (2023)

 

Special Features:

 

Audio Commentary With Co-Executive Producer/Director David Gregory, Co-Producers Frank Djeng, Vivian Wong And Michael Worth And Director Of Photography Jim Kunz

Working At Shaw Brothers – Outtakes With Godfrey Ho, David Chiang, Yasuaki Kurata, Lee Chiu, Lo Meng, Mars And Phillip Ko 

Bruce Lee And I – Outtakes With Sammo Hung, Phillip Ko, Yasuaki Kurata, Mars, Angela Mao, Andre Morgan, Lee Tso Nam And More 

The Lost World Of Kung Fu Film Negatives – Outtakes With Godfrey Ho, Joseph Lai, Angela Mao, Lee Tso Nam And Film Preservationists 

Bruce's Hong Kong – Location Tour With Frank Djeng 

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth 

Trailers

 

Runtime: 94 mins

Audio: Stereo Audio / English Subtitles, Chinese Subtitles, French Subtitles

Region Free

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1

 

Disc 2:

THE CLONES OF BRUCE LEE (1980)

 

Special Features:

 

Audio Commentary With Michael Worth And Frank Djeng, Co-Producers Of ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE; Bruce Lee Historian Brandon Bentley; Chris Poggiali, Co-Author Of These Fists Break Bricks; Matthew Whitaker, Co-Host Of The Clones Cast; Action Film Historian Mike Leader; Stunt Coordinator/Author John Kreng; And Rick Benn, Brother Of Actor Jon T. Benn

The Big Boss Remembered – Interview With Actor Jon T. Benn 

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth 

Trailer

 

Runtime: 90 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1

 

ENTER THREE DRAGONS (1978)

 

Special Features:

 

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth 

Trailer

 

Runtime: 87 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

 

Disc 3:

ENTER THE GAME OF DEATH (1978)

 

Special Features:

 

Partial Audio Commentary With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth

Scene Specific Commentary With Actor Chi Ling Chiu

Kung Fu Movie Hustle – Interview With Chi Ling Chiu 

Talking A Good Game – Roundtable Discussion With Martial Artists/Kung Fu Film Experts Tatevik Hunanyan, John Kreng, Ron Strong And Michael Worth 

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Michael Worth 

Trailer

 

Runtime: 90 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

 

GOODBYE, BRUCE LEE: HIS LAST GAME OF DEATH (1975)

 

Special Features:

 

Audio Commentary With Frank Djeng, Co-Producer Of ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE, With Contributions From Chris Poggiali, Co-Author Of These Fists Break Bricks 

The Last Kung Fu Picture Show – The Bay Area's Movie Theater Era 

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth 

Radio Spot

Trailer

 

Runtime: 83 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

 

Disc 4:

THE DRAGON LIVES AGAIN (1977)

 

Special Features:

 

Audio Commentary With Michael Worth And Frank Djeng, Co-Producers Of ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE

Deleted Scenes From French Version

Audio Essay By Cult Cinema Critic Lovely Jon 

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth 

Trailer

 

Runtime: 91 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

 

BRUCE AND THE IRON FINGER (1979)

 

Special Features:

 

Audio Commentary With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth

My First Bruceploitation – Roundtable Discussion With Martial Artists/Kung Fu Film Experts Tatevik Hunanyan, John Kreng, Ron Strong And Michael Worth 

Deleted Scenes

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Michael Worth 

U.S. Trailer

Hong Kong Trailer

 

Runtime: 89 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

 

Disc 5:

CHALLENGE OF THE TIGER (1980)

 

Special Features:

Audio Commentary With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth And Film Historian C. Courtney Joyner

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Michael Worth 

Trailer

 

Runtime: 89 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

 

CAMEROON CONNECTION (1984)

 

Special Features:

 

Audio Commentary With Writer/Criterion Reflections Podcast Host David Blakeslee 

Lights... Cameroon... Action! – The Life And Films Of Alphonse Beni 

2022 Q&A With Alphonse Beni At Cine Club N'Kah

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth 

 

Runtime: 91 mins

Audio: French Mono / English Subtitles

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

 

Disc 6:

SUPER DRAGON: THE BRUCE LEE STORY (1974)

 

Special Features:

 

Partial Audio Commentary With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Michael Worth 

TV Spot

Trailer

 

Runtime: 93 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

 

THE DRAGON LIVES (1976)

 

Special Features:

 

Audio Commentary With Actress Caryn White Stedman And Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth 

Audio Interview With "He’s A Legend, He’s A Hero" Songwriter Anders Gustav Nelsson

The Taiwan Connection – Interview With Caryn White Stedman 

Bruce Biopics – Roundtable Discussion With Martial Artists/Kung Fu Film Experts Tatevik Hunanyan, John Kreng, Ron Strong And Michael Worth 

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Michael Worth 

TV Spots

 

Runtime: 87 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

 

Disc 7:

THE DRAGON, THE HERO (1980)

 

Special Features:

 

Audio Commentary With Director Godfrey Ho And Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth

Godfrey, The Hero – Interview With Director Godfrey Ho 

Deleted Scenes

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Michael Worth 

Trailer

 

Runtime: 87 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

 

RAGE OF THE DRAGON (1980)

 

Special Features:

 

Audio Commentary With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth With Contributions From Chris Poggiali, Co-Author Of These Fists Break Bricks 

Kung Fu Theaters – Roundtable Discussion With Martial Artists/Kung Fu Film Experts Tatevik Hunanyan, John Kreng, Ron Strong And Michael Worth 

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Michael Worth 

Trailer

 

Runtime: 90 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

 

Disc 8 (Limited Edition Bonus Disc):

THE BIG BOSS PART II (1976)

 

Special Features:

 

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth 

Trailer

 

Runtime: 91 mins

Audio: Cantonese Mono / Burned-In English Subtitles, Burned-In Chinese Subtitles

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

 

THE BLACK DRAGON VS. THE YELLOW TIGER (1974)

 

Special Features:

 

Audio Commentary With Actor/Director/Bruceploitation Expert Michael Worth With Contributions From Actor Clint Robinson

Severin's Kung Fu Theater With Michael Worth 

Trailer

 

Runtime: 88 mins

Audio: English Mono / Closed Captions

Region: Free

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

Release Details

Movie Release Year: 1974
Tech Specs & Release Details

Specs: Limited Edition Blu-ray Boxed Set