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May 23, 1980 · Fist of Fear, Touch of Death: Directed by Matthew Mallinson. With Bruce Lee, Fred Williamson, Ron Van Clief, Adolph Caesar. A reporter interviews fighters and promoters about Bruce Lee, intercut with footage from old Bruce Lee films and pseudo-documentary footage.
- (1.3K)
- Documentary, Sport
- Matthew Mallinson
- 1980-05-23
Fist of Fear, Touch of Death, also known as The Dragon and the Cobra, is a 1980 American martial arts film set at the "1979 World Karate Championships" at Madison Square Garden that will supposedly determine the "successor" to Bruce Lee. The film is hosted by Adolph Caesar.
Fist of Fear, Touch of Death. Film clips of Bruce Lee supplement the action of a 1978 martial-arts tournament in Madison Square Garden.
- (30)
- Matthew Mallinson
- R
- Fred Williamson
Overview. A television reporter interviews fighters and promoters about Bruce Lee in preparation for a tournament to claim the title of “Successor to the Bruce Lee legacy”. Footage from Bruce Lee's films and interviews is repurposed in pseudo-documentary style. Ron Harvey. Screenplay, Story. Matthew Mallinson. Director.
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The film takes place in Madison Square garderns for a bout that is for the Bruce Lee title. (even though the markee on the arena said Karate demonstration) The Late Adolf Ceasar plays himself talking about Bruce's death, and how fight promoter Aaron Banks claiming Bruce Lee was murdered by "the Touch of Death".
Film Details. Also Known As. Fist of Fear Touch of Death, Fist of Fear, Touch of Death. MPAA Rating. Genre. Action. Martial Arts. Release Date. 1980. Technical Specs. Duration. 1h 30m. Synopsis. A martial arts competition is held in Madison Square Garden to decide who will be the successor to Bruce Lee.
