Ninja vs. Bruce Lee
Ninja vs. Bruce Lee

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Ninja vs. Bruce Lee

1982
Movie
77 min
Mandarin

When the insidious Japanese Ninja is corrupting the police force, only one man can take on the cunning enemy from the land of the rising sun! With powerful clashes of Ninjitsu and Chinese kung fu, Ninja vs. Bruce Lee is kick-butt Bruce Le action galore! Cut 'n' paste job courtesy of Joseph Valesco with footage from Return of Bruce, My Name Called Bruce, and Enter the Game of Death.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: See MingGenres: Action, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

A skilled martial artist, often mistaken for the legendary Bruce Lee, must confront a dangerous ninja clan. He trains rigorously to hone his abilities and protect the innocent from the assassins' deadly techniques. The film showcases intense fight sequences as he battles his way through the organization.

Critical Reception

This film is largely unknown and has received minimal critical attention. It is often considered a low-budget exploitation film capitalizing on Bruce Lee's legacy with a look-alike actor. Audience reception is generally poor, citing derivative storytelling and uninspired action choreography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features a Bruce Lee impersonator in an attempt to cash in on the star's fame.

  • The action sequences are often repetitive and lack originality.

  • A forgettable martial arts film with a weak plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscurity. When available, they typically criticize the poor production values and the unconvincing portrayal of Bruce Lee.

Fun Fact

The film prominently features actor Bruce Li (Ho Chung-tao), who was a popular Bruce Lee impersonator in Hong Kong cinema during the 1970s and 1980s, rather than Bruce Lee himself.

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