---
title: "The True Game of Death"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-true-game-of-death-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 272461
imdb_id: "tt0083233"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The True Game of Death (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-true-game-of-death-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The True Game of Death is a low budget 1979 Bruceploitation film starring Hsao Lung that borrows heavily from Golden Harvest's 1978 Game of Death. The film begins with footage of Bruce Lee's funeral, after which a narrator states that a new actor who looks quite like him, named Hsao Lung, will become Lee's successor. Later, while Hsao Lung is filming a movie on set, he is approached by a group of gangsters led by a man named George who want to control him. When Hsao Lung declines, the gangsters go after his girlfriend Alice, forcing her to poison him. During sex, the poison takes effect and Hsao supposedly dies, though he actually fakes his death and pretends to be a chef in order to watch over Alice. Subsequently, Alice is kidnapped by the gangsters.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Fawesome | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chen Hsin-I

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lung Tien-hsiang** as *Xiao Long*
- **Lee Man-Tai** as *Teacher*
- **Tang Chia-Chuan** as *Second student*
- **Pang San**
- **Alice Meyer**
- **Ali Tai**
- **Chang Chung-Yang**
- **Si Wai**
- **Chiao Lin**
- **Chen Chen** as *Red shirt thug*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The True Game of Death online?
The True Game of Death is currently available to watch or stream on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Plex, Plex Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The True Game of Death worth watching?
The True Game of Death holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The True Game of Death and when was it released?
The True Game of Death is a feature film with a runtime of 81 minutes. It was released in 1978. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The True Game of Death?
The True Game of Death was directed by Chen Hsin-I.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The True Game of Death — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/272461)
- [The True Game of Death - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_True_Game_of_Death)
- [The True Game of Death (1978) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/272461)
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