What is The Duel of the Century?
The Duel of the Century is a 1981 action and mystery film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by Chu Yuan, and starring Tony Liu as Lu Xiaofeng alongside Sun Chien. Based on a story by novelist Ku Lung, the film follows investigators as they look into the martial arts murders of a supposedly mortally wounded swordsman, uncovering deception, imposters, and deadly duels along the way.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 22, 1981
- Studios
- Shaw Brothers
- Genres
- Action, Mystery
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Overview
The Duel of the Century is a 1981 action and mystery film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by Chu Yuan, and starring Tony Liu as Lu Xiaofeng alongside Sun Chien. Based on a story by novelist Ku Lung, the film follows investigators as they look into the martial arts murders of a supposedly mortally wounded swordsman, uncovering deception, imposters, and deadly duels along the way.
Culturally significant as one of the last collaborations between director Chu Yuan and novelist Ku Lung for Shaw Studios, the film features action choreography handled by three different choreographers. It runs for one hour and thirty-one minutes, delivering an action-filled and mystery-tinged experience characteristic of classic martial arts cinema.
Should you watch it?
“Two investigators uncover deception and lethal duels while solving martial arts murders in this epic.”
- Features a team-up investigation into martial arts murders.
- Includes action-filled sequences directed by Chu Yuan.
- Brings together three choreographers for magnificent martial arts.
- It features deception and double-dealings that may keep viewers guessing.
Watch it if you enjoy mystery-tinged martial arts epics from the Shaw Studios era.
The tone is action-filled and mystery-tinged, with pacing suited for fans of classic martial arts cinema.
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Where can I stream The Duel of the Century (1981)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is The Duel of the Century (1981) worth watching?
Yes, it is an action-filled winner featuring magnificent martial arts choreography by three choreographers.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Tony Liu and Sun Chien.
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