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Cast
Fred Williamson
as Hammer, the Ladies Man
Ron Van Clief
as The Boxer
Adolph Caesar
as TV Anchorman
Aaron Banks
as The Promoter
Bill Louie
as Kato #2
Teruyuki Higa
as Karate Instructor
Richard Barathy
as The Stone Smasher
Louis Neglia
as The Middleweight Champion
John Flood
as Cyclone / John Flood
Ron Harvey
as Jasper Milktoast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1980
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Documentary, Comedy
Votes26
DirectorMatthew Mallinson
WritersRon Harvey
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFist of Fear, Touch of Death
About Fist of Fear, Touch of Death
A television reporter interviews fighters and promoters about Bruce Lee in preparation for a tournament to claim the title of “Successor to the Bruce Lee legacy”. Footage from Bruce Lee's films and interviews is repurposed in pseudo-documentary style.
Directed by Matthew Mallinson, Fist of Fear, Touch of Death leans on a strong ensemble — Fred Williamson, Ron Van Clief, Adolph Caesar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1980.
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