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The Duel of the Century

The Duel of the Century

19816.61h 31m

Overview

This mystery-tinged 'Martial Arts World' epic was one of director Chu Yuan and novelist Ku Lung's last together for the Shaw Studios, but it's another action-filled winner. Liu Yung and Sun Chien team to investigate the martial arts murders of a supposedly mortally wounded swordsman, only to find deception, death, double-dealings, imposters, and one deadly duel after another. No less than three choreographers are on hand to handle the multitude of magnificent martial arts.

Directed by Chor Yuen
Written by Chor Yuen, Gu Long
Produced by Mona Fong Yat-Wah
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Top Cast

Tony Liu Tian-jue

Tony Liu Tian-jue

Lu Xiaofeng

Elliot Ngok Wah

Elliot Ngok Wah

Shimen Chuei Shiue

Jason Pai Piao

Jason Pai Piao

Ye Gucheng

Ching Li

Ching Li

Leng Chingchiou

Choh Seung-Wan

Choh Seung-Wan

Lu's Girlfriend

Tang Ching

Tang Ching

Chief Eunuch Wang An

Sun Chien

Sun Chien

Hua Manlou

Yang Chi-Ching

Yang Chi-Ching

Dao Tunghsin

Ai Fei

Ai Fei

Kuo Chingfeng

Helen Poon Bing-Seung

Helen Poon Bing-Seung

Suen Saujin

Themes & Keywords

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About The Duel of the Century

The Duel of the Century is a action, mystery film released in 1981 exploring themes of martial arts, kung fu, sword fight. Directed by Chor Yuen, it stars Tony Liu Tian-jue, Elliot Ngok Wah, Jason Pai Piao. This mystery-tinged 'Martial Arts World' epic was one of director Chu Yuan and novelist Ku Lung's last together for the Shaw Studios, but it's another action-filled winner. Liu Yung and Sun Chien team to investigate the martial arts murders of a supposedly mortally wounded swordsman, only to find deception, death, double-dealings, imposters, and one deadly duel after another. No less than three choreographers are on hand to handle the multitude of magnificent martial arts.

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