Triad loyalties unravel in a storm of blood, betrayal, and martial arts vengeance.
THE DUEL
Tan Jen-chieh’s life spins out of control when he’s forced into exile to clear his name following the murder of his adopted father. He’s hunted in the streets. His lover, Butterfly, turns to prostitution. And his father’s likely killer, a smooth operator known as the Rambler, is always lingering nearby.
Quick Answer
The Duel is a 1971 Hong Kong action, drama, and crime film directed by Chang Cheh about an adopted son caught in triad violence and vengeance after taking the fall for his brother's crimes.
Programmer's Pick
Chang Cheh delivers a downbeat, blood-soaked opera where brotherhood and betrayal get equally sharp blades. Come for the knife fights, stay for Ti Lung and David Chiang’s tragic heroics—this one doesn’t go easy on anyone’s conscience or limbs.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Writer
- Chiu Kang-Chien
- Release
- 1971
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Language
- Mandarin
- Also Known As
- Duel of the Iron Fists, Duel Of The Shaolin Fist, Ti Lung - Duel ohne Gnade, Revenge of the Dragons, Duel of the Iron Fist, Duel sauvage, Original title: Da jue dou
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Power shifts, betrayals, and underworld scheming drive the plot, giving this martial arts drama a criminal edge.
Knife fights, machete mayhem, and righteous rage fuel a relentless cycle of violence and retribution.
Family bonds are stretched to the breaking point as loyalty forces one brother into exile and another into disgrace.
Beyond the bloodshed, the film explores remorse, sacrifice, and the emotional toll of criminal life.
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Questions from the Vault
Who directed The Duel? +
The Duel was directed by Chang Cheh.
How long is The Duel? +
The Duel has a runtime of 103 minutes.
What genre is The Duel? +
The Duel is an action, drama, and crime film.
Where can I watch The Duel? +
You can watch The Duel on SassyFlix.
