The Duel of the Century (1981)

6.6/10 91 min Action Mystery

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.

Cast

Tony Liu Tian-jue

Lu Xiaofeng

Elliot Ngok Wah

Shimen Chuei Shiue

Jason Pai Piao

Ye Gucheng

Ching Li

Leng Chingchiou

Choh Seung-Wan

Lu's Girlfriend

Tang Ching

Chief Eunuch Wang An

Sun Chien

Hua Manlou

Yang Chi-Ching

Dao Tunghsin

Ai Fei

Kuo Chingfeng

Helen Poon Bing-Seung

Suen Saujin

Lam Fai-Wong

Gan Er Jiao

Wang Yong

Emperor

Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen

Monk Xing Tung

Ching Miao

Li Yianbei

Cheung Ying

Fake Wax Man Jiang

Eddie Koo Koon Chung

Yian Ranyin

Eric Chan Ga-Kei

Shum Lo

Hermit Pine

Walter Tso Tat-Wah

Monk Honest

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