
The Duel of the Century
Action · Mystery
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Tony Liu Tian-jue
Tony Liu Tian-jue
Lu Xiaofeng
Tony Liu Tian-jue
Lu Xiaofeng


Elliot Ngok Wah
Elliot Ngok Wah
Shimen Chuei Shiue
Elliot Ngok Wah
Shimen Chuei Shiue


Jason Pai Piao
Jason Pai Piao
Ye Gucheng
Jason Pai Piao
Ye Gucheng


Ching Li
Ching Li
Leng Chingchiou
Ching Li
Leng Chingchiou


Choh Seung-Wan
Choh Seung-Wan
Lu's Girlfriend
Choh Seung-Wan
Lu's Girlfriend


Tang Ching
Tang Ching
Chief Eunuch Wang An
Tang Ching
Chief Eunuch Wang An


Sun Chien
Sun Chien
Hua Manlou
Sun Chien
Hua Manlou


Yang Chi-Ching
Yang Chi-Ching
Dao Tunghsin
Yang Chi-Ching
Dao Tunghsin


Ai Fei
Ai Fei
Kuo Chingfeng
Ai Fei
Kuo Chingfeng


Helen Poon Bing-Seung
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
Suen Saujin
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
Suen Saujin
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