Exhibition of photos and film clips in Hong Kong commemorates Bruce Lee’s film “Game of Death”

Although it was never completed, Death Game is considered one of Bruce Lee’s most famous films.

Lee wrote, He directed, produced and starred in this martial arts film, which remained unfinished when he died unexpectedly of brain fluid in Hong Kong on July 20, 1973.

The plot of Death Game In that film, Lee’s character climbs a tower, defeating new enemies on each floor. Since then, he has inspired action film and video game producers, while Lee’s signature black and yellow jumpsuit has become a pop culture icon.

51 years after Lee’s death, Hong Kong-based Art Prince Advisory and Japanese company Fujifilm present Bruce Lee: Unseen photographs, an exhibition of stills and excerpts from the original material that Lee created for The Game of Death, Most of them never made it into the version that was released in theaters in 1978.

Visitors to the exhibition in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district are greeted upon entering by a replica of Bruce Lee’s red Mercedes-Benz 350 SL convertible, which was seen in the final scene of his 1972 film. The Way of the Dragon.

The exhibition space itself is small but a real eye-catcher. The walls are decorated in Lee’s classic yellow and black color scheme from the film. Footage for Death Game Pieces, including fight scenes with Lee and a scene with legendary American basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

In addition to the photographs and film clips, the exhibition features reproductions of original film posters, and visitors can watch contemporary artist Alfred Cheng create original, Lee-inspired thread art.

Unseen photographs is a tribute to Lee’s legacy as a Hong Kong martial arts icon, says curator Heiman Ng.

“As a Hong Konger, I am always thinking about what we can do to continue its greatness.

“As this year (in the Chinese calendar) is the Year of the Dragon, I am delighted to have the opportunity to present such a rare collection of Bruce Lee’s photographs and films so that we can honor his incredible legacy.”

“Bruce Lee: Unseen Photographs,” Shop A, G/F Sunshine Plaza, 1-29 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay, daily 12pm-8pm. Until July 16.