Review of Fist of Fear Touch of Death
If you’re a Bruce Lee fan you won’t want to miss this film. The plot of the
film revolves around a World Karate Championship held in Madison Square Garden
to determine the successor for Bruce Lee. The film is intercut with footage from
several previous Bruce Lee films as well as interviews from promoters and
fighters regarding the famous Bruce Lee. There are also several
pseudo-documentary footage scenes as well.
As most Bruce Lee fans know the secret of his tremendous success as well as the
mystery surrounding his death has been questioned for some time. There has been
some speculation that Lee may have been murdered because he had revealed too
much regarding the history of Chinese Martial Arts, such as the secret of the
vibrating palm. Whether or not Lee was actually murdered it has also been
speculated that whoever fills his shoes may also have the same problem.
The question also arises as to whether his power is possible hereditary. The
premise is set forth in this film that Lee was born under the same sign as well
as on the same day as his great grandfather, who is presented as a Samurai
swordsman during the 19th century.
Produced like a news-documentary film covers several interviews regarding the
subject of Bruce Lee’s death and numerous speculations regarding the subject.
Clips from real Bruce Lee film, including some of his early roles, are included.
This is a film you must see if you are a fan of Bruce Lee and are curious about
the subject of his life, death and the future of martial arts.