Thank you for mentioning about Gig Young. It was tragic what happened. The more I watch Gig in Game Of Death, the more apparent he was in unstable health. You can see him being very sluggish in a lot of the later scenes, especially when he walks very slowly to his phone when his work colleague was holding up the reciever for him. The most noticeable moment is where Gig stumbles whilst trying to walk past Steiner's car before he is called over. It really looked like he lost the will to act and it is a shame what happened after filming.
Cheers, mate. Gig's story is so sad & of course his new bride. I was really unsure whether to mention this, but thought it important. I do notice the things you mention about Gig in those scenes, tragic. Thanks again, mate 👍
There is a version of Game of Death that had the introduction entrance of Bob Wall and Sammo Hung into the ring respectively on VHS. All the later versions cut that scene out and the beginning of the fight so all we have is the fight joined in progress.
Hubo un tiempo en los 80's en que era tan difícil ver en CHILE una película de Bruce, que agradecí a Dios cuando llegó "Juegos De La Muerte", aunque fuera para verlo unos minutos entrecortados en acción luchando contra sus enemigos y superando los niveles de la pagoda. Gracias amigo por compartir tu trabajo, saludos desde Puente Alto, Santiago de Chile 🌎
Another fantastic video Stipey! I did not know there were 5 Billy Lo actors! Wouldn’t it have been a more respectful endeavor back then to produce an excellent documentary about the life and work of Bruce Lee, that included his vision for Game of Death and all the footage he wanted for the 3 climactic fights? I’m pretty sure it would have done well at the box office and served as a tribute to Mr. Lee instead of what they gave the public in 1978? It could have done what A Warrior’s Journey means to us today.
Even as a kid 11 years old seeing this movie for the first time l knew that they were showing clips from his other movies all through this movie. That's how smart I was. I always had a old soul. That can figure out things like a adult
Nice one again buddy! I know this one extra trivia about G.o.D that Bruce originally wanted his suit to be black with yellow or gold stripes instead of yellow suit with black stripes but the kick footprint from Kareem's kick to the chest wouldn't show so he chose the yellow over black.
ETD's monk was also Van Damme's instructor in Bloodsport. John Ladowski was also fighting in the schlocky ninja movie Sakura Killers (a movie so bad its good, but with a great soundtrack)
The opening credits are some of the best in any movie, ever. As a kid this was my favorite Bruce lee movie, I couldn't tell when it was Bruce and when it wasn't, but as an adult I certainly see it's flaws, but the power of nostalgia makes up for it.
Ho Chung Tao (Bruce Li) was offered the role, but he turned it down because he didn't want to be one of many doubles playing Billy Lo. He would have accepted if he were to be the only one who played Billy Lo and not several Billy's, one from this angle one for fights, one for acting etc.
I am glad you included the Gig Young information as I would not have otherwise known that detail. As far as having Chuck Norris in the credits and not Ji Han Jae, I can only assume they made the credits first then determine who was going to be in the film. Or, the credits were made on a Friday afternoon.
Hey stripey hope you are well my friend, i was born when game of death was released in the cinema, i was introduced to Bruce Lee in enter the dragon in the early 80s, and my father put me in my first real martial arts dojo, training in taekondo, i got my dan, and move on to kenpo, which i loved and my teacher gave me one on one lessons with the nunchucku and kali sticks, surprisingly enough my father only introduced me to the legendary Bruce Lee in enter the dragon and fist of fury, my father passed away on December 3rd 1990, and never got to see me competing, funny enough my best friend, was watching one of my demos, and gave me 4 movies from the Lebanon, The Big Boss, Fist of fury, The Way Of The Dragon, and Enter the dragon all uncut no covers just a blank video, when i removed each movie a lobby card and poster fell out, still have them all , but no game of death, i did see game of death till the early 90s because i had bruce lee the legend and egor to view it, i was so disappointed at the way the film was made bruce only did a 3rd of the movie unfortunately, when i seen Robert clouse directed it, i was expecting it to be like enter the dragon, but sadly it wasn't, i knew about most of your top 10 things about game of death due to increased research on the movie, i still have my original vhs version of the movie, by rank video library, and of course dvds, blu ray hd, and arrow 4k version, but the arrow edit in my honest opinion is the best, great video as always stripey, on till the next video keep well my friend, support always from Ireland 💯✌️🇮🇪✌️🐉🙏🐲#1940to1973 #brucelee #foreveryoung#jeetKuneDo #ThegameOfDeath1978
Another great video Stripey, the only good thing for me from the 1978 production is John Barry’s amazing musical score which of course has been used with the original 1972 footage and just sits so well. Also, Collen Camp and Karem Abdul Jabbar appeared in the 1980 movie Aeroplane.
Enjoyed this one .. yeah love GOD and just wished it had got finished. Seeing warriors journey changed it all for me … 100% with you on the Bruce Lee funeral scene…. Shocking . I still got to watch my Bruce arrow boxset when I get time yeah I know still haven’t started it yet 😂 but I will …keep up the great Bruce work and look forward to the next one 👍🏻
it will always have a special place in my heart because it was the first bruce lee film, i saw,as a 14 year old getting into an x film seemed like such a big deal back then.colleen camp was stunning and i wish they kept that ending,the film just seems to stop after the dr falls to his death.good video stripey.
People are so lucky with the access they have to Bruce material these days, including the Arrow set and your admirable postings on CZcams. When I first saw ETD in 1974 you had to wait months for heavily edited films to be screened within a 50 mile radius, join The Bruce Lee Secret Society, and buy mags and books like KFM, The man only I knew, King of Kung Fu, Cinema of Vengeance, etc. I'll never watch GOD again, but The Final Game of Death is captivating and worth the price of the box set alone. Mind you, I still don't get that nunchaku lick 🙄
I remember i saw 2 different versions of the end fight scenes in Game of Death. In one version the floor where bruce fought the hapkido master ( master Ji Han - jae) was cut out of the movie and in the other version the fight against Dan Inosanto was cut out.
Probably, but the folks on here would know the scenes from ETD. I haven't seen an Indiana Jones movie in years (I may have to have a re visit) Cheers bud 👍
Great Video's Stripey and we all learn something new every day..Remember the good bits of the movie and disregard the Bruceploitation. The Soundtrack, original Fight Scenes, Tracksuit etc are all worth remembering, even my business colours are in Yellow and Black☺. Happy Days Stripey, Be well and as always, I appreciate your time, respectful views and information you provide us all. Clive
Good video stripey. I hate that footage of Bruce in his coffin and it pisses me off how many times people post a pic of it on social media when there are thousands of great pics of the man when he was alive. Just looking through the IMDb trivia and I didn't know this one; "Don Barry, who plays the boat's captain, was also the stand-in for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the newly shot footage."
Thanks bud. I did read that about Don Barry, interesting bit of trivia. There are loads of bloopers, crappy effects & continuity errors with the 78 version, that without mentioning the funeral 🤦♂ Cheers mate 👍
Oh one more thing Darren, i do believe that BrandonBruceLee, threw out items, and suits bruce lee wore in his movies, to the public gathering and queuing at the premiere of game of death, whether it's true or not, like i said i was just born Oct 78, would have loved to have seen all Bruce Lees movies in the cinema, thankfully i witnessed enter the dragon 50th anniversary in the cinema and watching the crowd react when bruce took apart bob wall aka oharra, was mind blowing, that's what got me started in martial arts for 15years still training today, Bruce's inspiration continues to guide us towards our personal liberation, keep well my friend ✌️🇮🇪✌️🐉🙏🐲🤜🤛👊👊
I've always had a soft spot for Game of Death, even the dreadful cut version we had to endure in the 80's on Rank video. Love the pagoda fight scenes, must have been some great film stock used as the colours look amazing! That yellow suit is iconic, plus it has a great soundtrack. I'm guessing you may have been a bit of a Ninja fan in the 80's mate? If so maybe some Ninja movie reviews? Thanks Stripey. All the best mate :)
The funeral footage was from The Man The Legend and was used in films like Exit The Dragon Enter The Tiger and Robert Clouse had a uncredited acting role as Bob Wall's trainer in the fight with Sammo Hung
John Ladalski used to train with us at Inosanto’s Kali Academy for a short time during the late 70’s. Nice guy but kind of an oddball…lol Yes, that was Chris Kent’s ki’s during Bruce Lee’s fight scenes.
Some more good ones. Didn't realise the abbott from Enter the Dragon was in it. I agree with you about his funeral footage, it was in very bad taste and they should never have done it.
Although I was always impressed by the different forms of Bruce in the film based on a documentary from 84 Bruce Lee the legend I thought that 2 played Bruce Lee Kim Tae Chung and Yen Good on you for blurring the landscape.
I absolutely love your content! Whenever I see you have uploaded a new video, I stick the kettle on and sit back. Its like have a cuppa in the room with you. Even the misses enjoys listening, which is a credit to your efforts mate. Keep it up, always appreciated 👍🏻
I know your channel is about Bruce Lee, but will you ever review Brandon Lee's Rapid Fire? It's his only film that is predominantly a martial arts film. What are your thoughts on Brandon? Keep up the great work! 💪🏻💯💯💯
Hi brother Great compilation. Keep it up. Can you try and dig up The Silent Flute and share something regarding this film and connection with Bruce Lee.
Hi Stripey big fan of the channel. Yes game of death is a bit of a frankenstein movie an we don't get a lot of Bruce Lees original footage for me this film is a guilty pleasure, I do still enjoy it. Although I do agree they should not have shown his body that is bad taste. Keep up the good work loving the content ❤
Great work Stripey… I wonder if Ji Han Jae’s name is missing because the credits are possibly sourced from the Singapore theatrical release. I believe the fight was cut from that version but only have unverified IMDB and Wiki entries to infer this from. Perhaps a rabbit hole for you to go down…
'We know it was you Robert, we know it was you' who wrote this absolute turd 😂😂. Game Of Death was a guilty pleasure, and what made me sit through it was seeing Bruce, but after Warriors Journey and especially now The Final Game of Death, I don't like it at all. Some great facts in there Stripey. The Gig Young story was a tragic one. Shame Chuck did not play Steiner though. Excellent video Stripey...
Cheers mate. "Jan Spears" my arse 🤣 we know. I feel the same way, I used to watch it loads in the 80s & we didn't even get the Lee & Inostanto chucks battle, but now, it's a bit of a mockery & we have much better options. Thanks Pal 👍
Have you ever noticed that all the other Bruce Lee's in game of death wear the wrong trainers, pretty sure it's tiger trainers Bruce wore or something similar think they where his favourite type as he also wears them on the set of enter the dragon and wears a blue pair in Longstreet
Hi Strippy, I thought I would let you know that the final game of death disc is the 2nd disc included in the way of the dragon arrow blu ray disc which is available from hmv stores at £14.99 as like many other people have spent a lot of money on the arrow complete box set for well over a hundred pounds like me to see this amazing footage I hope this will help kind regards peter
I Like the Movie Pretty good , but I guess other then the Martial Arts Action , I really enjoyed Dean Jagger , I have him in one of the Fugitive's show starring David Janssen , I like that laugh that he had , he played a mob boss pretty good in Game Of Death . Have you seen Colleen Camp in this present time , I saw a fairly recent video of her , it is almost unbelievable it doesn't look any thing like her , she was a very good looking woman in that movie .
Dean Jagger is great, he usually plays a good guy. I think he was Elvis' dad in King Creole. I have seen Collen in a new interview on the Arrow set (she's been keeping real busy since GOD) Cheers Pal 👍
Interesting stuff Stripey, some of this I knew (Jan Spears for example) but I did not know that there were 5 different "Bruce's", I thought there were only 4. Kim Tai Chung imho did a pretty decent job in his fight scenes, albeit them being quite obviously Taekwondo based. Still a money grabbing cobbled together hack job though, BUT I do have a soft spot for this version. And of course you're spot on about the funeral scenes, such bad taste & also really disrespectful. Great vid though mate, and please keep 'em coming! Cheers Pal.😎
Great entry to the "Ten Things..." series!-always looking forward to it. Hope you wont mind my little contribution- Everybody can agreed that the soundtrack by the great John Barry was a home run-but Im sad to note that in one of his biography, it was stated that the maestro was not a Bruce Lee fan and didnt understand the cult following on The DRAGON. It kind of made me wished that Lalo Schfrin, who helmed the classic "Enter The Dragon" soundtrack was considered for another partnership.
I agree 100% the funeral footage wasn't needed.. Linda Lee , Shannon and Brandon we all at the film premier , I wonder what they thought of Game Of Death 1978 ? One massive error during the stick fight bruce's or billys arm turns into KAreems LEg !! LOL
Regarding Colleen Camp’s GAME titles, in 1985 she was in CLUE, a film based on a board “game”! Ha! Love your content, Stripey, here in the Midwest in the U.S. As a fan of both Bruce Lee and Elvis Presley, any perspectives as to why these two legends never crossed paths? In all the bios I’ve read, watched, etc. about Elvis, and his involvement with martial arts, including an attempt to produce a film circa 1975, the only thing I’ve read/heard about an Elvis-Bruce Lee meeting was due to conflicting schedules. The two had many mutual connections in Hollywood, plus American Kenpo founder Ed Parker. A shame these two never met one another.
When Billy Lo is disguised as the old man I’m wondering whether a sixth man might’ve played him. Even though it was denied in Frank Djeng’s audio commentary on last year’s _Bruce Lee At Golden Harvest_ box-set, I am reasonably sure that Fung Hak-On played Billy whilst in that particular disguise.
Great video again Stripey 😊 I haven't watched G.O.D for many years for the very reason you mentioned, showing the funeral. And I, like you, think it always was disrespectful, I can't imagine how the family must have felt about it. So on that note I didn't know any of the 10 things that you mentioned, but still very interesting 😊 Thank you Stripey 😊✌️
Thank you. I don't watch it much these days (although I did for this review) .THAT scene is really bad taste. i'd like to know who thought it was a good idea. Cheers for watching 😉👍
@@StripeyR I watched The Kung Fu Genius podcast today, it was mainly about the infamous Mr Beerdy, he said that it was Raymond Chow that decided to film the funeral and inside the Lee's home before it was cleared, if that is true I'm appalled by it, I thought Mr Chow and Bruce were friends. Cant remember how this subject came up, the podcast was about an hour long. ✌️
Go to about 6.50 mark and check out the trainers. These are not the yellow tigers shoe ( which i have a pair as well as white ones) these look like Adidas, ive never noticed before
Great video mate I knew a few of these things especially Jan Spears one I'm not a big fan of the 78 version but I did see the inosanto fight in 1980 at 2nd KFM Bruce convention in london.looking forward as usual to more of your Bruce videos. Using Bruce's real funeral as Billy Los funeral was an absolute disgrace mate .all the best Pete
Thanks, mate. I didn't get to see the Nunchaku battle until 92 😭I used to curse the censors at the BBFC. Like I mentioned, I didn't mind seeing the crowds at Bruce's funeral, but showing his face in the coffin is disgraceful. Who ever signed that idea off as a good one needs a S**p Cheers Pal 👍
In the late1960s/early/mid 1970s Gig Young was reduced to Bit parts ie in the Sam Peckinpah directed Watergate cash-in The Killer Elite (1975) written by Bruce Lee student Stirling Silliphant, TV movie roles and TV series guest star appearances in shows like Hawaii 5-0, Mission Impossible, Kojak, Policewoman, S.W.A.T, Charlies Angels, McCloud, Colombo, MacMillan and Wife/MacMillan, Name Of The Game, Banacek, Baretta, The Rockford Files, Six Million Dollar Man/Bionic Woman, The Rookies, Police Story (the series based on the stories by Joseph Wambough), Cannon, Harry O, Streets Of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, Dan August (Burt Reynolds TV series), Toma and Starsky And Hutch
Apart from those you highlighted Stripey,for me it is the scene after the studio light falls down and it misses him .......he then goes to what looks like his trailer where he is about to enter the trailer and the film either freezes or the Director has yelled out CUT and you see him just STOP in his tracks......go and have a look at that scene and tell me is it a freeze or badly filmed?
Nice one Sir! Been looking forward to this all day. I watched it again recently on SkyMix after not seeing it for years. Since it was shown in HD the continuity was less obvious and I strangely enjoyed more than expected. I did see the original GOD suit with Kareem's foot print on back in 1991 when Norman Borine brought it over. He also had the knock off trainers with black electrical tape on to make the stripes.Great video again.👍
Cheers bud. There are aspect of the 78 version I can enjoy. It's almost so bad it good kinda thing. Those knock off trainers are hilarious (who thought that was a good idea?) Thanks mate 👍
As far as I know, Bruce had no intentions of bringing Bob Wall into Game of Death (not that I've heard anyway) as for Dan, well I explained this in the video. I think Bruce will be giving Robert Clouse a slap in the afterlife 👍
Actually Bob Wall was involved in the original Game of Death, he was actually going to be a good guy who get killed on the first floor by the expert kicker.
@@shengchenfan Yeah, I think he mentioned that in a documentary he was in. He also said they had to pay him TONS of money if they wanted him to be in this crappy version, which they did.
I always thought it was funny how Hugh is fighting Bruce and throws a kick and you clearly see they used Kareem's foot! Just absolutely terrible and comical at the same time. Game of Death is such a train wreck. Glad to have the unedited footage (but still shoulda been in 4K!).
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Hi mate, one question about Bruce’s Game of Death was why did he choose to be covered up in the now famous yellow tracksuit during the fighting scenes. Every film he did before he always showed off his physical presence. Lots of theories exist about this but I wonder what you think?
No theories at all really, there is pictures of him behind the scenes when he's half covered in the suit, and you can see his upper body, looks absolutely chiseled, don't believe these rumors that he was off steroids or something therefore he was ashamed to show his body. He chose the suit for freedom of expression and to be versatile as a martial artist.
It always irks me that there was still sufficient footage for something better than the final release. And to use actual footage of Bruce's funeral was absolutely obscene and in the poorest possible taste. Its quite clear Bruce had the nucleus of an idea far, far superior to what Clouse gave us and in fact could have been even better than the hollywood gloss of ETD. I still remember watching this as a teen for the first time and literally clapped when Bruce exploded onto the scene at the end. All previous fights in the film totally pale by comparison. Excellent video as always, Stripey and cheers fella. Top man.
Hello Stripey Sorry for repeating myself but.....congratulations mate ! Hugely interesting facts about Bruce movies 🎬. I've read that Roy Chiao dubbed Shieh Kien 's voice in Enter the dragon...False or true ? Thanks again for your outstanding videos. Cheers 🍻 mate !
Totally agree mate definitely no need to show the funeral very disrespectful could of worked that so differently but I do love GOD it was the 2nd Bruce film I ever watched i especially love the GOD figures I have a few in my collection lol & also own two pictures from GOD from Bruce's personal photo album which were purchased from Robert Lee 👍🐉☯️
Because I hate the film I didn't know any of that, so great vid. That film is the Original Power Rangers; an American project that takes martial arts footage from Asia of a superhero wearing "tights" and bright colors but building it's own bullshit around that footage, including it's own music, new actors, new name, production etc etc
Stripey, now that this "10 things" series has ended, I have an idea for another one. How about 10 things you like and dislike about each of Bruce Lee's films?
The only thing that was good of the Clouse Exploit is the opening/John Barry Score and what ever was left of the original filmed material. During the good ol VHS days I made an edit of what I said I like and that was it. Overall, I wish Lee was still alive for the World and finished this masterpiece!!! Catch 22- should he have stayed and finish the movie and may risk not making ETD Or took the same path and died with not completing GOD? If any thing, I wish Lee and Brandon was still alive and well and enjoying life as a legend and icon.
There’s a version of GOD where the JI HAN JAE fight is in the middle of the film instead,obviously there’s no way around it for the editors but it makes no sense storyline wise as obviously Bruce is wearing the yellow jumpsuit BEFORE he takes it off the motorcycle rider at the end!
I have seen 39:40 footage of Game of death featuring Real Bruce lee and it's the Best ..no need of any story ..just the fighting are beyond time and racial barriers ..it's the Masterpiece
I own a pair of the original Game Of Death nunchaku prop that I purchased from George Lee many years ago. They are not screen used though, they were a pair he had kept for posterity.
@@stevenmorris4482 They are covered in vinyl, very lightweight and very well made. Their is an expensive Japanese replica set available but they are nothing like the real ones, they got the, size, colour and shape wrong.
@@StripeyR Hi Stripey as far as I can make out two pairs were used. The on screen pair are flat near the cord while the promotional photos they are conical. They can both be seen in photos when Fred Weintraub visited the set. I promised to make a prop pair for Charles a few months ago but I'm behind with my projects at the moment. If you would like a pair made for you as well I'd only be to pleased to do so. I have the correct measurements of the stripes from Josh Gomez so they will quite accurate.👍🏻
Also what ticks me always about 1978 version is the haircuts of those doubles! I mean for God's sakes how hard is it to get the haircut right? not to mention the repetitive score of the movie which makes it painfully boring! and those towel fabricated scenes! come on release a new version cut out those predacious scenes! thanks for uploading.
Hi stripey, another great ten things about...few new to me as well fella. If there are 3 things I hate the most about the 78 version, then its got to be the use of the Bruce Lee's funeral footage. Its extremely bad taste. And the other is Chris kent's bloody awful " war cries". He uses the same cry everytime Bruce's character so much as breaths. And it sounds terrible! Why was Chris Kent chosen to do the fighting cries is beyond me. Chris was a JKD student of Danny Inosanto and became a teacher himself. So maybe he was suggested by Danny Insosanto - I dunno. I gather Kent did the speaking voice for Billy Lo as well - and he sounds just wooden. Third is the use of " stock" footage from Bruce's films. It never matches the scenes in the 78 version at all. Love your spot of the towel business. I must watch out for that if I can bring myself to watch Robert Clouse's botch job of 1978 again.
Thank you for mentioning about Gig Young. It was tragic what happened. The more I watch Gig in Game Of Death, the more apparent he was in unstable health. You can see him being very sluggish in a lot of the later scenes, especially when he walks very slowly to his phone when his work colleague was holding up the reciever for him. The most noticeable moment is where Gig stumbles whilst trying to walk past Steiner's car before he is called over. It really looked like he lost the will to act and it is a shame what happened after filming.
Cheers, mate. Gig's story is so sad & of course his new bride. I was really unsure whether to mention this, but thought it important. I do notice the things you mention about Gig in those scenes, tragic.
Thanks again, mate 👍
There is a version of Game of Death that had the introduction entrance of Bob Wall and Sammo Hung into the ring respectively on VHS. All the later versions cut that scene out and the beginning of the fight so all we have is the fight joined in progress.
Hubo un tiempo en los 80's en que era tan difícil ver en CHILE una película de Bruce, que agradecí a Dios cuando llegó "Juegos De La Muerte", aunque fuera para verlo unos minutos entrecortados en acción luchando contra sus enemigos y superando los niveles de la pagoda.
Gracias amigo por compartir tu trabajo, saludos desde Puente Alto, Santiago de Chile 🌎
Another fantastic video Stipey! I did not know there were 5 Billy Lo actors! Wouldn’t it have been a more respectful endeavor back then to produce an excellent documentary about the life and work of Bruce Lee, that included his vision for Game of Death and all the footage he wanted for the 3 climactic fights? I’m pretty sure it would have done well at the box office and served as a tribute to Mr. Lee instead of what they gave the public in 1978? It could have done what A Warrior’s Journey means to us today.
Even as a kid 11 years old seeing this movie for the first time l knew that they were showing clips from his other movies all through this movie. That's how smart I was. I always had a old soul. That can figure out things like a adult
Nice one again buddy! I know this one extra trivia about G.o.D that Bruce originally wanted his suit to be black with yellow or gold stripes instead of yellow suit with black stripes but the kick footprint from Kareem's kick to the chest wouldn't show so he chose the yellow over black.
I have heard this, mate 👍
ETD's monk was also Van Damme's instructor in Bloodsport.
John Ladowski was also fighting in the schlocky ninja movie Sakura Killers (a movie so bad its good, but with a great soundtrack)
The opening credits are some of the best in any movie, ever. As a kid this was my favorite Bruce lee movie, I couldn't tell when it was Bruce and when it wasn't, but as an adult I certainly see it's flaws, but the power of nostalgia makes up for it.
Ho Chung Tao (Bruce Li) was offered the role, but he turned it down because he didn't want to be one of many doubles playing Billy Lo. He would have accepted if he were to be the only one who played Billy Lo and not several Billy's, one from this angle one for fights, one for acting etc.
That's really interesting, fella cheers 👍
I was there on opening night . Needless to say I was crushed .
No apologies needed Stripey. Appreciate all the hard work you put in. No doubt Bruce looking down, proud 👍
Thanks, mate. I'll always admit if I get something wrong. I'd hate to be labeled as the next Beerdy 😉😅🤣
Cheers Pal 👍
I am glad you included the Gig Young information as I would not have otherwise known that detail.
As far as having Chuck Norris in the credits and not Ji Han Jae, I can only assume they made the credits first then determine who was going to be in the film. Or, the credits were made on a Friday afternoon.
I knew they are more than 2 actors who played Billy but I never thought they are actually 5
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Hey stripey hope you are well my friend, i was born when game of death was released in the cinema, i was introduced to Bruce Lee in enter the dragon in the early 80s, and my father put me in my first real martial arts dojo, training in taekondo, i got my dan, and move on to kenpo, which i loved and my teacher gave me one on one lessons with the nunchucku and kali sticks, surprisingly enough my father only introduced me to the legendary Bruce Lee in enter the dragon and fist of fury, my father passed away on December 3rd 1990, and never got to see me competing, funny enough my best friend, was watching one of my demos, and gave me 4 movies from the Lebanon, The Big Boss, Fist of fury, The Way Of The Dragon, and Enter the dragon all uncut no covers just a blank video, when i removed each movie a lobby card and poster fell out, still have them all , but no game of death, i did see game of death till the early 90s because i had bruce lee the legend and egor to view it, i was so disappointed at the way the film was made bruce only did a 3rd of the movie unfortunately, when i seen Robert clouse directed it, i was expecting it to be like enter the dragon, but sadly it wasn't, i knew about most of your top 10 things about game of death due to increased research on the movie, i still have my original vhs version of the movie, by rank video library, and of course dvds, blu ray hd, and arrow 4k version, but the arrow edit in my honest opinion is the best, great video as always stripey, on till the next video keep well my friend, support always from Ireland 💯✌️🇮🇪✌️🐉🙏🐲#1940to1973 #brucelee #foreveryoung#jeetKuneDo #ThegameOfDeath1978
BRILLIANT.
Another great video Stripey, the only good thing for me from the 1978 production is John Barry’s amazing musical score which of course has been used with the original 1972 footage and just sits so well. Also, Collen Camp and Karem Abdul Jabbar appeared in the 1980 movie Aeroplane.
Enjoyed this one .. yeah love GOD and just wished it had got finished. Seeing warriors journey changed it all for me … 100% with you on the Bruce Lee funeral scene…. Shocking . I still got to watch my Bruce arrow boxset when I get time yeah I know still haven’t started it yet 😂 but I will …keep up the great Bruce work and look forward to the next one 👍🏻
it will always have a special place in my heart because it was the first bruce lee film, i saw,as a 14 year old getting into an x film seemed like such a big deal back then.colleen camp was stunning and i wish they kept that ending,the film just seems to stop after the dr falls to his death.good video stripey.
Cheers Pal 👍
really enjoyed this one, lovely work Stripey
Great video my friend. Thank you for all the information on game of death. Keep up the great job. 👍
Thanks, mate. I apprecite it 👍
Great video! Greetings from Athens, Greece.
As always an excellent piece . I appreciate your work my friend . God bless .
Cheers Mate 👍
Surprised Dan Inosanto even participated in it. Kareem refused to do it, because Bruce was gone, and he knew it would be a bad film, he was right.
People are so lucky with the access they have to Bruce material these days, including the Arrow set and your admirable postings on CZcams. When I first saw ETD in 1974 you had to wait months for heavily edited films to be screened within a 50 mile radius, join The Bruce Lee Secret Society, and buy mags and books like KFM, The man only I knew, King of Kung Fu, Cinema of Vengeance, etc. I'll never watch GOD again, but The Final Game of Death is captivating and worth the price of the box set alone. Mind you, I still don't get that nunchaku lick 🙄
I remember i saw 2 different versions of the end fight scenes in Game of Death. In one version the floor where bruce fought the hapkido master ( master Ji Han - jae) was cut out of the movie and in the other version the fight against Dan Inosanto was cut out.
They turned the sacred pagoda into a restaurant. Nice.
I think most Western audiences would know Roy Chiao from Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom, where he played Lao Che in the opening scenes.
Probably, but the folks on here would know the scenes from ETD.
I haven't seen an Indiana Jones movie in years (I may have to have a re visit)
Cheers bud 👍
Great Video's Stripey and we all learn something new every day..Remember the good bits of the movie and disregard the Bruceploitation. The Soundtrack, original Fight Scenes, Tracksuit etc are all worth remembering, even my business colours are in Yellow and Black☺. Happy Days Stripey, Be well and as always, I appreciate your time, respectful views and information you provide us all. Clive
Amazing, great info . Thank you sir.love your channel.
Thank you 👍
Good video stripey. I hate that footage of Bruce in his coffin and it pisses me off how many times people post a pic of it on social media when there are thousands of great pics of the man when he was alive.
Just looking through the IMDb trivia and I didn't know this one;
"Don Barry, who plays the boat's captain, was also the stand-in for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the newly shot footage."
👍 ok
Thanks bud. I did read that about Don Barry, interesting bit of trivia. There are loads of bloopers, crappy effects & continuity errors with the 78 version, that without mentioning the funeral 🤦♂
Cheers mate 👍
Oh one more thing Darren, i do believe that BrandonBruceLee, threw out items, and suits bruce lee wore in his movies, to the public gathering and queuing at the premiere of game of death, whether it's true or not, like i said i was just born Oct 78, would have loved to have seen all Bruce Lees movies in the cinema, thankfully i witnessed enter the dragon 50th anniversary in the cinema and watching the crowd react when bruce took apart bob wall aka oharra, was mind blowing, that's what got me started in martial arts for 15years still training today, Bruce's inspiration continues to guide us towards our personal liberation, keep well my friend ✌️🇮🇪✌️🐉🙏🐲🤜🤛👊👊
I've always had a soft spot for Game of Death, even the dreadful cut version we had to endure in the 80's on Rank video. Love the pagoda fight scenes, must have been some great film stock used as the colours look amazing! That yellow suit is iconic, plus it has a great soundtrack. I'm guessing you may have been a bit of a Ninja fan in the 80's mate? If so maybe some Ninja movie reviews? Thanks Stripey. All the best mate :)
Thanks Pal. I saw a few Ninja films in the 80s but I don't know much about them to be honest. 👍
Behind the scenes of game of death 1978 was on Bruce lee the legend documentary
Another brilliant post. Keep up the great work
That was brilliant mate, Jan Spears, never knew that! Fascinating 👌
Glad you enjoyed it, mate. Cheers 👍
great theme by John Barry
Agreed 👍
We all think you're amazing Stripey thank you. As always brilliant 😊
Excellent video stripey
Good facts of game of death.
Thank you 👍
The funeral footage was from The Man The Legend and was used in films like Exit The Dragon Enter The Tiger and Robert Clouse had a uncredited acting role as Bob Wall's trainer in the fight with Sammo Hung
John Ladalski used to train with us at Inosanto’s Kali Academy for a short time during the late 70’s. Nice guy but kind of an oddball…lol
Yes, that was Chris Kent’s ki’s during Bruce Lee’s fight scenes.
Some more good ones. Didn't realise the abbott from Enter the Dragon was in it. I agree with you about his funeral footage, it was in very bad taste and they should never have done it.
Although I was always impressed by the different forms of Bruce in the film based on a documentary from 84 Bruce Lee the legend I thought that 2 played Bruce Lee Kim Tae Chung and Yen Good on you for blurring the landscape.
Another great video by the main man Stripey!!!!
Cheers bud 👍
Thanks & Kewp Em coming @Stripey great stuff!
Thank you Bud.
Thanks, mate. Enjoy 👍
@@StripeyR 🤝
John Barry really wanted to do a Bruce Lee film score. I own it, and I love it. But damn if that talented composer didn't get rooked in the end.
Thanks Stripey 👍🏾
I absolutely love your content!
Whenever I see you have uploaded a new video, I stick the kettle on and sit back. Its like have a cuppa in the room with you.
Even the misses enjoys listening, which is a credit to your efforts mate.
Keep it up, always appreciated 👍🏻
Well, thank you both very much 👍
nice one matey
Cheers bud 👍
I know your channel is about Bruce Lee, but will you ever review Brandon Lee's Rapid Fire? It's his only film that is predominantly a martial arts film. What are your thoughts on Brandon? Keep up the great work! 💪🏻💯💯💯
Hi brother
Great compilation. Keep it up.
Can you try and dig up The Silent Flute and share something regarding this film and connection with Bruce Lee.
Thank you. I did do a video last year on the Silent Flute czcams.com/video/Dg6Haw5Xr7g/video.html
Hopefully we'll get some more news soon
Cheers Pal 👍
Hi stripey when I saw the ugly worn out tennis shoes that did for me and of course the bruce lee cat yells I felt embarrassed in the theater.
I knew all of these facts only joshing 😂❤
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Hi Stripey big fan of the channel. Yes game of death is a bit of a frankenstein movie an we don't get a lot of Bruce Lees original footage for me this film is a guilty pleasure, I do still enjoy it. Although I do agree they should not have shown his body that is bad taste. Keep up the good work loving the content ❤
Cheers, mate 👍
Game of Death has to be the only movie in history where the lead actor performs both alive and dead!
Great work Stripey… I wonder if Ji Han Jae’s name is missing because the credits are possibly sourced from the Singapore theatrical release. I believe the fight was cut from that version but only have unverified IMDB and Wiki entries to infer this from. Perhaps a rabbit hole for you to go down…
'We know it was you Robert, we know it was you' who wrote this absolute turd 😂😂. Game Of Death was a guilty pleasure, and what made me sit through it was seeing Bruce, but after Warriors Journey and especially now The Final Game of Death, I don't like it at all. Some great facts in there Stripey. The Gig Young story was a tragic one. Shame Chuck did not play Steiner though. Excellent video Stripey...
Cheers mate. "Jan Spears" my arse 🤣 we know.
I feel the same way, I used to watch it loads in the 80s & we didn't even get the Lee & Inostanto chucks battle, but now, it's a bit of a mockery & we have much better options.
Thanks Pal 👍
Casanova wong vs Billy lo in the Cantonese version of game of death 1978 also in game of death 2
Have you ever noticed that all the other Bruce Lee's in game of death wear the wrong trainers, pretty sure it's tiger trainers Bruce wore or something similar think they where his favourite type as he also wears them on the set of enter the dragon and wears a blue pair in Longstreet
I have, mate 🤣
Bruce liked his Asics Onitsuka Tigers 👍
Hi Strippy, I thought I would let you know that the final game of death disc is the 2nd disc included in the way of the dragon arrow blu ray disc which is available from hmv stores at £14.99 as like many other people have spent a lot of money on the arrow complete box set for well over a hundred pounds like me to see this amazing footage I hope this will help kind regards peter
I Like the Movie Pretty good , but I guess other then the Martial Arts Action , I really enjoyed Dean Jagger , I have him in one of the Fugitive's show starring David Janssen , I like that laugh that he had , he played a mob boss pretty good in Game Of Death . Have you seen Colleen Camp in this present time , I saw a fairly recent video of her , it is almost unbelievable it doesn't look any thing like her , she was a very good looking woman in that movie .
Dean Jagger is great, he usually plays a good guy. I think he was Elvis' dad in King Creole.
I have seen Collen in a new interview on the Arrow set (she's been keeping real busy since GOD)
Cheers Pal 👍
Interesting stuff Stripey, some of this I knew (Jan Spears for example) but I did not know that there were 5 different "Bruce's", I thought there were only 4. Kim Tai Chung imho did a pretty decent job in his fight scenes, albeit them being quite obviously Taekwondo based. Still a money grabbing cobbled together hack job though, BUT I do have a soft spot for this version. And of course you're spot on about the funeral scenes, such bad taste & also really disrespectful. Great vid though mate, and please keep 'em coming! Cheers Pal.😎
Thank you 👍
Great entry to the "Ten Things..." series!-always looking forward to it.
Hope you wont mind my little contribution-
Everybody can agreed that the soundtrack by the great John Barry was a home run-but Im sad to note that in one of his biography, it was stated that the maestro was not a Bruce Lee fan and didnt understand the cult following on The DRAGON.
It kind of made me wished that Lalo Schfrin, who helmed the classic "Enter The Dragon" soundtrack was considered for another partnership.
Thank you. I do really like the John Barry score but it's not quite as cool as Lalo Schifrin's ETD 👍
I agree 100% the funeral footage wasn't needed.. Linda Lee , Shannon and Brandon we all at the film premier , I wonder what they thought of Game Of Death 1978 ?
One massive error during the stick fight bruce's or billys arm turns into KAreems LEg !! LOL
Regarding Colleen Camp’s GAME titles, in 1985 she was in CLUE, a film based on a board “game”! Ha! Love your content, Stripey, here in the Midwest in the U.S. As a fan of both Bruce Lee and Elvis Presley, any perspectives as to why these two legends never crossed paths? In all the bios I’ve read, watched, etc. about Elvis, and his involvement with martial arts, including an attempt to produce a film circa 1975, the only thing I’ve read/heard about an Elvis-Bruce Lee meeting was due to conflicting schedules. The two had many mutual connections in Hollywood, plus American Kenpo founder Ed Parker. A shame these two never met one another.
The 1978 GOD was a right Frankenstein's monster of a film !
Been looking forward to this pal.
Cheers, bud. i hope you enjoy 👍
WoW...I never knew those. Thanks
When Billy Lo is disguised as the old man I’m wondering whether a sixth man might’ve played him. Even though it was denied in Frank Djeng’s audio commentary on last year’s _Bruce Lee At Golden Harvest_ box-set, I am reasonably sure that Fung Hak-On played Billy whilst in that particular disguise.
Great video again Stripey 😊
I haven't watched G.O.D for many years for the very reason you mentioned, showing the funeral.
And I, like you, think it always was disrespectful, I can't imagine how the family must have felt about it.
So on that note I didn't know any of the 10 things that you mentioned, but still very interesting 😊
Thank you Stripey 😊✌️
Thank you. I don't watch it much these days (although I did for this review) .THAT scene is really bad taste. i'd like to know who thought it was a good idea.
Cheers for watching 😉👍
@@StripeyR I watched The Kung Fu Genius podcast today, it was mainly about the infamous Mr Beerdy, he said that it was Raymond Chow that decided to film the funeral and inside the Lee's home before it was cleared, if that is true I'm appalled by it, I thought Mr Chow and Bruce were friends.
Cant remember how this subject came up, the podcast was about an hour long.
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Another nice video Stripey! Keep up the good work!
Thank you, buddy I appreciate it 👍
@@StripeyR anytime, my friend
Go to about 6.50 mark and check out the trainers. These are not the yellow tigers shoe ( which i have a pair as well as white ones) these look like Adidas, ive never noticed before
I always notice thos trainers, mate 🤣
I also have a yellow pair of Onitsuka Tigers 👍
They're Adidas Superstar Bold Gold Easy Yellow
And dirty ones at that. The close up of the shoes where Billy picks up the nunchaku always makes me nauseous.
Great video mate I knew a few of these things especially Jan Spears one I'm not a big fan of the 78 version but I did see the inosanto fight in 1980 at 2nd KFM Bruce convention in london.looking forward as usual to more of your Bruce videos. Using Bruce's real funeral as Billy Los funeral was an absolute disgrace mate .all the best Pete
Thanks, mate. I didn't get to see the Nunchaku battle until 92 😭I used to curse the censors at the BBFC.
Like I mentioned, I didn't mind seeing the crowds at Bruce's funeral, but showing his face in the coffin is disgraceful. Who ever signed that idea off as a good one needs a S**p
Cheers Pal 👍
In the late1960s/early/mid 1970s Gig Young was reduced to Bit parts ie in the Sam Peckinpah directed Watergate cash-in The Killer Elite (1975) written by Bruce Lee student Stirling Silliphant, TV movie roles and TV series guest star appearances in shows like Hawaii 5-0, Mission Impossible, Kojak, Policewoman, S.W.A.T, Charlies Angels, McCloud, Colombo, MacMillan and Wife/MacMillan, Name Of The Game, Banacek, Baretta, The Rockford Files, Six Million Dollar Man/Bionic Woman, The Rookies, Police Story (the series based on the stories by Joseph Wambough), Cannon, Harry O, Streets Of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, Dan August (Burt Reynolds TV series), Toma and Starsky And Hutch
Sir kindly make 10 things about the Game of Death ll or Tower of Death
Apart from those you highlighted Stripey,for me it is the scene after the studio light falls down and it misses him .......he then goes to what looks like his trailer where he is about to enter the trailer and the film either freezes or the Director has yelled out CUT and you see him just STOP in his tracks......go and have a look at that scene and tell me is it a freeze or badly filmed?
Bruce Li would of done the Movie but on the condition he played it all by himself, however they didn`t want to go that way.
Nice one Sir! Been looking forward to this all day. I watched it again recently on SkyMix after not seeing it for years. Since it was shown in HD the continuity was less obvious and I strangely enjoyed more than expected. I did see the original GOD suit with Kareem's foot print on back in 1991 when Norman Borine brought it over. He also had the knock off trainers with black electrical tape on to make the stripes.Great video again.👍
Cheers bud. There are aspect of the 78 version I can enjoy. It's almost so bad it good kinda thing.
Those knock off trainers are hilarious (who thought that was a good idea?)
Thanks mate 👍
One thing I do know is that Bruce is spinning in his grave knowing that Dan Inosanto and Bob Wall participated in that travesty of a movie.
As far as I know, Bruce had no intentions of bringing Bob Wall into Game of Death (not that I've heard anyway) as for Dan, well I explained this in the video.
I think Bruce will be giving Robert Clouse a slap in the afterlife 👍
Actually Bob Wall was involved in the original Game of Death, he was actually going to be a good guy who get killed on the first floor by the expert kicker.
@@shengchenfan Yeah, I think he mentioned that in a documentary he was in. He also said they had to pay him TONS of money if they wanted him to be in this crappy version, which they did.
Great video thankyou kindly, 🍀🇮🇪💚✔️
Cheers Pal 👍
I always thought it was funny how Hugh is fighting Bruce and throws a kick and you clearly see they used Kareem's foot! Just absolutely terrible and comical at the same time. Game of Death is such a train wreck. Glad to have the unedited footage (but still shoulda been in 4K!).
I hated the 78 game of death movie for a long time… however, through the years it has kind of a campy charm that I have grown to like…
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Hi mate, one question about Bruce’s Game of Death was why did he choose to be covered up in the now famous yellow tracksuit during the fighting scenes. Every film he did before he always showed off his physical presence. Lots of theories exist about this but I wonder what you think?
No theories at all really, there is pictures of him behind the scenes when he's half covered in the suit, and you can see his upper body, looks absolutely chiseled, don't believe these rumors that he was off steroids or something therefore he was ashamed to show his body. He chose the suit for freedom of expression and to be versatile as a martial artist.
@@Re-Destro 100% 👍
It always irks me that there was still sufficient footage for something better than the final release. And to use actual footage of Bruce's funeral was absolutely obscene and in the poorest possible taste. Its quite clear Bruce had the nucleus of an idea far, far superior to what Clouse gave us and in fact could have been even better than the hollywood gloss of ETD. I still remember watching this as a teen for the first time and literally clapped when Bruce exploded onto the scene at the end. All previous fights in the film totally pale by comparison. Excellent video as always, Stripey and cheers fella. Top man.
Hello Stripey
Sorry for repeating myself but.....congratulations mate ! Hugely interesting facts about Bruce movies 🎬.
I've read that Roy Chiao dubbed Shieh Kien 's voice in Enter the dragon...False or true ?
Thanks again for your outstanding videos. Cheers 🍻 mate !
Keye Luke did Han.
@@marcellawong229 Thanks for the info 👍
@@jean-louisgonneau welcome.
Totally agree mate definitely no need to show the funeral very disrespectful could of worked that so differently but I do love GOD it was the 2nd Bruce film I ever watched i especially love the GOD figures I have a few in my collection lol & also own two pictures from GOD from Bruce's personal photo album which were purchased from Robert Lee 👍🐉☯️
Because I hate the film I didn't know any of that, so great vid.
That film is the Original Power Rangers; an American project that takes martial arts footage from Asia of a superhero wearing "tights" and bright colors but building it's own bullshit around that footage, including it's own music, new actors, new name, production etc etc
Stripey, now that this "10 things" series has ended, I have an idea for another one. How about 10 things you like and dislike about each of Bruce Lee's films?
The only thing that was good of the Clouse Exploit is the opening/John Barry Score and what ever was left of the original filmed material. During the good ol VHS days I made an edit of what I said I like and that was it.
Overall, I wish Lee was still alive for the World and finished this masterpiece!!!
Catch 22- should he have stayed and finish the movie and may risk not making ETD
Or took the same path and died with not completing GOD?
If any thing, I wish Lee and Brandon was still alive and well and enjoying life as a legend and icon.
The Cantonese cut is the preferred cut if I have to watch the 78 version
I tend to aviod it these days. We have much better options. 👍
@@StripeyR Yep the final GOD on the Arrow set Is my go to.
There’s a version of GOD where the JI HAN JAE fight is in the middle of the film instead,obviously there’s no way around it for the editors but it makes no sense storyline wise as obviously Bruce is wearing the yellow jumpsuit BEFORE he takes it off the motorcycle rider at the end!
I have seen 39:40 footage of Game of death featuring Real Bruce lee and it's the Best ..no need of any story ..just the fighting are beyond time and racial barriers ..it's the Masterpiece
I have seen a picture of Bruce fighting with karate men outside in open but no video😢
I own a pair of the original Game Of Death nunchaku prop that I purchased from George Lee many years ago.
They are not screen used though, they were a pair he had kept for posterity.
That is so cool. I'd love to get a set (for display purposes 😉)
Cheers 👍
do they have a material covering >?
@@stevenmorris4482 They are covered in vinyl, very lightweight and very well made.
Their is an expensive Japanese replica set available but they are nothing like the real ones, they got the, size, colour and shape wrong.
@@StripeyR Hi Stripey as far as I can make out two pairs were used. The on screen pair are flat near the cord while the promotional photos they are conical. They can both be seen in photos when Fred Weintraub visited the set. I promised to make a prop pair for Charles a few months ago but I'm behind with my projects at the moment. If you would like a pair made for you as well I'd only be to pleased to do so. I have the correct measurements of the stripes from Josh Gomez so they will quite accurate.👍🏻
@@user-le4sm4wd1e cool ! they sound amazing
They should have released all footage of bruce lee outtakes in Game of death no one's want to see the look alike
Arrow did. It's called the Final Game of Death www.imdb.com/title/tt28441325/
They all had different hair styles too lol 😂
Bruce Lee yellow tracksuit is patterned after a tiger
Also what ticks me always about 1978 version is the haircuts of those doubles! I mean for God's sakes how hard is it to get the haircut right? not to mention the repetitive score of the movie which makes it painfully boring! and those towel fabricated scenes! come on release a new version cut out those predacious scenes! thanks for uploading.
Hi stripey, another great ten things about...few new to me as well fella. If there are 3 things I hate the most about the 78 version, then its got to be the use of the Bruce Lee's funeral footage. Its extremely bad taste. And the other is Chris kent's bloody awful " war cries". He uses the same cry everytime Bruce's character so much as breaths. And it sounds terrible! Why was Chris Kent chosen to do the fighting cries is beyond me. Chris was a JKD student of Danny Inosanto and became a teacher himself. So maybe he was suggested by Danny Insosanto - I dunno. I gather Kent did the speaking voice for Billy Lo as well - and he sounds just wooden. Third is the use of " stock" footage from Bruce's films. It never matches the scenes in the 78 version at all. Love your spot of the towel business. I must watch out for that if I can bring myself to watch Robert Clouse's botch job of 1978 again.