The Duel of the Century(1981)
陸小鳳之決戰前後
The Duel of the Century Synopsis
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.
The Duel of the Century (1981) is a action and mystery film directed by Chor Yuen, released on October 22, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Tony Liu Tian-jue, Elliot Ngok Wah, Jason Pai Piao and Ching Li. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Chor Yuen
- Writers:
- Chor Yuen, Gu Long
- Producers:
- Mona Fong Yat-Wah
- Cinematographer:
- Wong Chit
- Composer:
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Duel of the Century (1981) Trailer
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The Duel of the Century Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Liu Tian-jue
as Lu Xiaofeng
Elliot Ngok Wah
as Shimen Chuei Shiue
Jason Pai Piao
as Ye Gucheng
Ching Li
as Leng Chingchiou
Choh Seung-Wan
as Lu's Girlfriend
Tang Ching
as Chief Eunuch Wang An
Sun Chien
as Hua Manlou
Yang Chi-Ching
as Dao Tunghsin
Ai Fei
as Kuo Chingfeng
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
as Suen Saujin
Lam Fai-Wong
as Gan Er Jiao
Wang Yong
as Emperor
Key crew
Directed by Chor Yuen, written by Chor Yuen and Gu Long, produced by Mona Fong Yat-Wah.
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The Duel of the Century Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Duel of the Century – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Duel of the Century online?
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The Duel of the Century (1981) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Duel of the Century?
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The main cast of The Duel of the Century (1981) includes Tony Liu Tian-jue, Elliot Ngok Wah, Jason Pai Piao, Ching Li and Choh Seung-Wan. The film was directed by Chor Yuen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Duel of the Century released?
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The Duel of the Century was released on October 22, 1981 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Duel of the Century worth watching?
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The Duel of the Century (1981) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Duel of the Century?
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