The Duel
大決鬥
“So Many Blades, So Much Blood!”
Synopsis
After a gang massacre that resulted in the killing of his adopted father and gang leader, a martial artist goes into exile to take the blame. A year later, his gang is mysteriously trying to kill him, and he slowly discovers why.
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The Duel (1971) - 2015 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-25
Top Cast
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Ti Lung
Tang Jen Chieh
Wang Ping
Hu Di
Yue Wai
Ah Shiou
David Chiang Da-Wei
Chien Nan, the Rambler
Chuan Yuan
Kan Wen Pin
Yang Chi-Ching
Shen Tian Hung
Ku Feng
Tang Jen Lin
Cheng Kang-Yeh
Hsiao Mao
Ha Wai
Ling Tze, Factory Working Girl
Hoh Ban
Liu Shou Yi
Wong Ching-Ho
Jau Hai Shan
Hong Liu
Shiu Li
Wong Chung
Gan's Man
Wang Kuang-Yu
Liou Song
Liu Gang
Lin Ding Wu
Cheng Lui
Gan's Man
Chan Sing
Gan's Man
Chin Chun
Lao Liu
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 9, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiu Kang-Chien
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 大決鬥
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Chiu Kang-Chien
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Kung Mu-To
Kwok Ting-Hung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Chiu Kang-Chien
Screenplay
Runme Shaw
Producer
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Li Chi
Costume Design
Kwok Ting-Hung
Editor
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Duel
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What is The Duel about?
After a gang massacre that resulted in the killing of his adopted father and gang leader, a martial artist goes into exile to take the blame. A year later, his gang is mysteriously trying to kill him, and he slowly discovers why.
Who directed The Duel?
The Duel was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in The Duel?
The principal cast of The Duel includes Ti Lung, Wang Ping, Yue Wai, David Chiang Da-Wei, Chuan Yuan.
When was The Duel released and how long is it?
The Duel was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Duel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Duel was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Duel?
The Duel holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).