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Finishing the Game

Original title: Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee
  • 20072007
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 24m
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Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee (2007)
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Bruce Lee's shocking death left legions of stunned fans and a legacy of 12 minutes from his unfinished Game Of Death. Undeterred, studio executives launched a search for his replacement chro... Read allBruce Lee's shocking death left legions of stunned fans and a legacy of 12 minutes from his unfinished Game Of Death. Undeterred, studio executives launched a search for his replacement chronicled here through the eyes of five aspiring thespians who find out what the real game is... Read allBruce Lee's shocking death left legions of stunned fans and a legacy of 12 minutes from his unfinished Game Of Death. Undeterred, studio executives launched a search for his replacement chronicled here through the eyes of five aspiring thespians who find out what the real game is.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.9K
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  • Director
    • Justin Lin
  • Writers
    • Josh Diamond
    • Justin Lin
  • Stars
    • Roger Fan
    • Dustin Nguyen
    • Sung Kang
Top credits
  • Director
    • Justin Lin
  • Writers
    • Josh Diamond
    • Justin Lin
  • Stars
    • Roger Fan
    • Dustin Nguyen
    • Sung Kang
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    • 12User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Monique Curnen and Sung Kang at Finishing the Game, Sundance Film Fest 2007

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    Roger Fan
    Roger Fan
    • Breeze Looas Breeze Loo
    Dustin Nguyen
    Dustin Nguyen
    • Troy Poonas Troy Poon
    Sung Kang
    Sung Kang
    • Cole Kimas Cole Kim
    Josh Diamond
    • Intervieweras Interviewer
    Sam Bottoms
    Sam Bottoms
    • Martey Kurtainbaumas Martey Kurtainbaum
    Jake Sandvig
    Jake Sandvig
    • Ronney Kurtainbaumas Ronney Kurtainbaum
    Nathan Jung
    Nathan Jung
    • Bobas Bob
    Joe McQueen
    • Leroyas Leroy…
    Aiko Tanaka
    Aiko Tanaka
    • Nunchuck Girlas Nunchuck Girl
    Nikita Esco
    • Ribbon Girlas Ribbon Girl
    • (as Natalie Sesko)
    Monique Gabriela Curnen
    Monique Gabriela Curnen
    • Saraghina Rivasas Saraghina Rivas
    Daphne Rosen
    Daphne Rosen
    • Porn Staras Porn Star
    Celestia Star
    Celestia Star
    • Porn Staras Porn Star
    • (as Celestia Starr)
    Carmel Moore
    • Porn Staras Porn Star
    • (as Carmel)
    Zoe Matthews
    • Porn Staras Porn Star
    Scott Hobson
    • Porn Staras Porn Star
    Wayne Brian
    • Porn Staras Porn Star
    Ewan French
    • Porn Staras Porn Star
    • (as Ewen French)
    • Director
      • Justin Lin
    • Writers
      • Josh Diamond
      • Justin Lin
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Final film of Sam Bottoms.
    • Quotes

      [first title card]

      Title Card: On July 20th, 1973, Bruce Lee died suddenly at the age 32, leaving behind 12 minutes of footage intended for his dream project THE GAME OF DEATH.

    • Connections
      Featured in Confessions of a Superhero (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Get on the Bus
      Written and Performed by Brian Tyler

      Music Published by Tyler Too Music Publishing, ASCAP

      Sony / ATV Music Publishing, 2007

    User reviews12

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    10/10
    A Significant Film - a must see.
    I was up at the 2007 Sundance film festival this year. After being turned away at the wait list line (twice), I finally got into a screening of Justin Lin's "FINISHING THE GAME". It was, at the very least, very well worth the freezing wait.

    I was at Sundance in 2002 when "BETTER LUCK TOMORROW" made it's world premier. So I thought it was very cool that I was also there for the world premier of "FINISHING THE GAME". Though the two films are significantly different (BLT being a dark drama while FTG is an all out crazy comedy), they are both vintage Justin Lin. And Lin pulls out all the stops. As a film maker, Lin has really challenged and proved himself in most (if not all) mediums of film making and genres. From a powerful indie drama (BLT), to a studio sports film (Annapolis), to a 100 million dollar summer blockbuster (FF3 - Tokyo Drift), Justin Lin returns to his indie roots with the comedy, FINISHING THE GAME. This 70's comedy following Hollywood's retarded search for the next Bruce Lee (Lee died unexpectedly with only having shot the last 12 minutes of fight footage of his passion project, The Game Of Death) showcases Lin's abilities to direct comedy. FTG is just flat out Hilarious.

    But more importantly, this film, I believe, will become known as a very Significant film. Much like Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing" or John Singleton's "Boyz In The Hood", Lin has crafted a film filled with social and political commentary but disguises it as a laugh out loud comedy (a very difficult thing to do well in film making). Lin navigates these waters with precision and poise so beautifully. The film takes a deep look at and takes stabs at Hollywood superficiality, racial/ethnic expectations in the 70's, and pain and denial of people's dreams, hopes, and fears. The ironic thing is that very little has changed in 35 years. We deal with the same exact issues as today, 2007. With this, Lin has crafted a Signficant film in cinema for all to experience and enjoy.

    Of course, Lin is greatly helped by many of his players. Cinematography by Tom Clancy (not the writer) really brings that 70's documentary style to life. Candi Guterres set design just adds to the incredible 70's flavor of the film. Cast performances are exceptionally strong across the board. Roger Fan as the beyond delusional Breeze Loo expertly conveys the hidden pain of deluded passion. Sung Kang delivers a charming and atypical performance as the Southern dreamer trying to make it happen in Hollywood. And Meredith Lynn Scott hits the tone spot on as the self-indulgent casting director.

    Distribution for the film were in "secret talks" during Sundance. Word is they will be releasing the film some time in October 2007. No official confirmation as of yet...
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    • Mar 12, 2007

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee
    • Filming locations
      • Atwater Village Studios - 3018 Carmel Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Barnstorm Pictures
      • Cherry Sky Films
      • Trailing Johnson Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $52,868
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,903
      • Oct 7, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $53,570
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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