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The Clones of Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee has just died, but the BSI is swinging into action to salvage the situation. Aided by the brilliant Professor Lucas, cells from the martial arts master's body are removed and grown into three adult Bruce Lee clones. After undergoing training to bring their skills up to the level of their 'father', the three are sent out to battle crime, with one sent to take on a gold smuggler, and the other two teaming up to shut down an evil mad scientist.
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Plot Summary
When a martial arts master is murdered, his twin sons, trained in different styles of kung fu, seek revenge against the assassins responsible. They must overcome their differences and join forces to bring the killers to justice. Along the way, they uncover a conspiracy that goes deeper than they initially imagined, involving a shadowy organization.
Critical Reception
The film was a modest success in the martial arts genre, capitalizing on the enduring popularity of Bruce Lee. While not critically acclaimed, it offered plentiful action sequences and fight choreography that appealed to fans of the genre. Audience reception was generally positive for its entertainment value and fight scenes, though its plot and acting were often considered secondary to the action.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic fight scenes and martial arts action.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and predictable storyline.
Seen as a decent, though unoriginal, entry in the Bruceploitation subgenre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available generally found it to be a typical martial arts film of its era, delivering the expected fight sequences without much innovation.
Fun Fact
The film is part of the 'Bruceploitation' genre, which emerged after the real Bruce Lee's death, featuring actors who resembled him or shared similar names.
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