The Duel of the Century
Oct 22 1981
•2h 31m
•Action, Mystery
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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Tony Liu
Lu Xiaofeng
Elliot Ngok
Shimen Chuei Shiue
Jason Pai Piao
Ye Gucheng
Ching Li
Leng Chingchiou
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