Robert Clouse

Robert Clouse (March 6, 1928 – February 4, 1997) was an American film director and producer, known primarily for his work in the action/adventure and martial arts genres. He died on February 4, 1997, in Oregon of kidney failure. Clouse directed Bruce Lee in Lee's second English-speaking film starring role (the other being Marlowe), 1973's Enter the Dragon. After Lee's death, Clouse completed Lee's final film The Game of Death and released it as Game of Death in 1978 with a new storyline and cast. Other projects included Black Belt Jones (1974), Darker than Amber (1970), China O'Brien (1990), Jackie Chan's The Big Brawl (1980), Gymkata (1985), The Ultimate Warrior (1975), among others. Early life Before becoming a director, Clouse worked as a still photographer for CBS Television and served in the military. Despite rumors to the contrary, he was not deaf.