The Duel of the Century
陸小鳳之決戰前後
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.
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The Duel Of The Century (1981) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 陸小鳳之決戰前後Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-09
Top Cast
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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
Kwan Fung
Tang Tienyung
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chor Yuen, Gu Long
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 陸小鳳之決戰前後
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Chor Yuen, Gu Long
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Wong Chit
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Yu Siu-fung
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Writer
Chor Yuen
Director
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Ho Kim-Sing
Costume Design
Yu Siu-fung
Editor
Wong Chit
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Duel of the Century
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What is The Duel of the Century about?
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.
Who directed The Duel of the Century?
The Duel of the Century was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in The Duel of the Century?
The principal cast of The Duel of the Century includes Tony Liu Tian-jue, Elliot Ngok Wah, Jason Pai Piao, Ching Li, Choh Seung-Wan.
When was The Duel of the Century released and how long is it?
The Duel of the Century was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Duel of the Century?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Duel of the Century was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.
Is The Duel of the Century based on a book or true story?
The Duel of the Century is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gu Long".