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Duel to the Death (1983)
Directed by Ching Siu-Tung
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Overview
In 16th century, during the Ming dynasty era, every ten years the greatest swordsman from Japan faces the greatest swordsman from China in a duel to the death for their nation’s honor. As a duel approaches, Chinese champion Ching Wan and Japanese champion Hashimoto uncover a plot to rig the fight.
Length 86 minutes
Actors
Norman Chu | Damian Lau | Flora Cheung | Eddy Ko | Cheng Mang-Ha | Hsiu-hsien Chiang | Shou-fu Chin | Hon Kwok-Choi | Yeong-mun Kwon | Chi-Ho Lau | Yat Fan Lau | Chris Lee Kin-Sang | Huang-hsi Liu | Tam Chuen-Hing | Wilson Tong | Wan Fat | Casanova Wong | Stephan Yip | Leung Shing-Hung | Kam Shan
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2014 | TV | DVD | Owned | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Can see why this is a classic. It’s just insane. The only thing that could’ve made this better is if they really spoke Japanese (the entire film is Cantonese with Hong Kong / Chinese actors). But the main story is China versus Japan, their best swordsman in a duel (to the death). However, it gets complicated when a scheme is in play to disrupt this annual event so that Japan can obtain kung fu secrets and a once leading kung fu school can regain its prominence.
This probably shouldn’t get a “nudity” tag for one scene but it’s a pretty crazy scene with a few kunoichi. A batshit scene that I would’ve loved to have gone on longer. Most of the ninja sequences are batshit.
My DVD says “digitally remastered” but honestly the PQ is crap. I’d love to have a HD version. Would be another fun flick for movie night.
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