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The Duel

The Duel

So Many Blades, So Much Blood!

19716.81h 50mR

Overview

Tan Jen-chieh's life spins out of control when he’s forced into exile to clear his name following the murder of his adopted father. He's hunted in the streets. His lover, Butterfly, turns to prostitution. And his father's likely killer – a smooth operator known as the Rambler – is always lingering nearby. But before Tan and the Rambler can slit each other's throats, they learn they've been double-crossed and go two against everyone in a rage of double-edged vengeance.

Directed by Chang Cheh
Written by Chiu Kang-Chien
Produced by Runme Shaw
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Top Cast

Ti Lung

Ti Lung

Tang Jen Chieh

Wang Ping

Wang Ping

Hu Di

Yue Wai

Yue Wai

Ah Shiou

David Chiang Da-Wei

David Chiang Da-Wei

Chien Nan, the Rambler

Chuan Yuan

Chuan Yuan

Kan Wen Pin

Yang Chi-Ching

Yang Chi-Ching

Shen Tian Hung

Ku Feng

Ku Feng

Tang Jen Lin

Cheng Kang-Yeh

Cheng Kang-Yeh

Hsiao Mao

Ha Wai

Ha Wai

Ling Tze, Factory Working Girl

Hoh Ban

Hoh Ban

Liu Shou Yi

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About The Duel

The Duel is a action, drama, crime film released in 1971 exploring themes of martial arts, kung fu, duel of the iron fist. Directed by Chang Cheh, it stars Ti Lung, Wang Ping, Yue Wai. Tan Jen-chieh's life spins out of control when he’s forced into exile to clear his name following the murder of his adopted father. He's hunted in the streets. His lover, Butterfly, turns to prostitution. And his father's likely killer – a smooth operator known as the Rambler – is always lingering nearby. But before Tan and the Rambler can slit each other's throats, they learn they've been double-crossed and go two against everyone in a rage of double-edged vengeance.

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