Game of Death

Directed by Robert Clouse and released in 1978, this action drama follows a martial-arts movie star who fakes his own death in order to track down the people plotting to kill him. Built around hand-to-hand combat and a revenge-tinged investigation, the film mixes action, drama, and thriller elements in the classic mold of 1970s martial-arts cinema. Its emphasis falls on fight choreography and pursuit rather than intricate plotting. Suited to fans of vintage genre action and martial-arts history, it remains a notable curiosity of its era. The film holds a MagicMovieScore of 6.4.

An automated summary to help you decide what to watch — not a user review or critic rating.