The Clones of Bruce Lee (1980)

27.08.2025
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Dive into the bizarre world of "Bruceploitation" with the 1980 cult classic, The Clones of Bruce Lee. In this audacious action-sci-fi film, a secret agency decides the world cannot go on without its greatest martial arts star. Following the untimely death of Bruce Lee, a scientist is tasked with creating three clones from the legend's brain tissue. These new heroes, played by Bruceploitation luminaries Dragon Lee, Bruce Le, and Bruce Lai, are trained to become the ultimate crime-fighting force.Their missions pit them against a gold-smuggling movie producer and an evil scientist with an army of bronze automatons.

The Clones of Bruce Lee is celebrated as a wild and often surreal entry in exploitation cinema, frequently dubbed "The Mount Rushmore of Bruceploitation films." While the film's plot is often described as convoluted and the acting atrocious, its relentless and energetic fight scenes have cemented its status as a must-see for fans of "so bad it's good" movies.The movie shamelessly capitalizes on the martial arts legend's fame, even incorporating actual footage from Bruce Lee's funeral.[10] A truly unique cinematic experience, this film brings together multiple Lee imitators for a chaotic adventure that has to be seen to be believed.

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