Duel of the Century (1981)
"Liu Xiao Feng zhi jue zhan qian hou" (original title)

Director:

Yuen Chor

Writers:

Yu Chin, Lung Ku (story)

Stars:

Fei Ai, Erik Chan Ka Kei, Kwok Kuen Chan

Cast

Credited cast:
Fei Ai	...	Ku Ching-feng
Erik Chan Ka Kei
Kwok Kuen Chan	...	Monk Hsin Tung (as Chen Kuo-chuan)
Shao-chia Chen
Ying Cheung	...	Imposter Chang
Chuen Chiang	...	Yeh family assistant (as Chuan Kong)
Szu-ying Chien
Piao Chin	...	Wax-man Chang
Tien-chu Chin
Li Ching	...	Leng Ching-chiu
Miao Ching	...	Li Yen-pei
Tat-wah Cho	...	Monk Lao-shu (as Tso Ta Hua)
Linda Chu	...	Lu's paramour (as Chu Hsiang Yun)
Ging Man Fung
Ming Fung

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

tibetan lama | sabotage | whodunit | fencing match | false identity | 

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Details

Country:

Hong Kong

Language:

Mandarin

Release Date:

22 October 1981 (Hong Kong)

Also Known As:

Duel of the Century

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shaw Brothers

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Clan of Amazons (1978)

User Reviews

Weakest Chu Yuan-Gu Long adaptation I've seen

Tony Liu plays a hero (the same character from Clan of Amazons) tries to find out why two great heroes are fighting a duel. Many of the characters from Amazons are reprised. The usual Chu Yuan hijinks ensue. Yueh Hua and Ching Li have what amount to cameos in this one, Tony Liu really has to carry the movie. Too bad he's not given much to work with. His character is goofy and annoying, and his only reason for getting involved in the plot seems to be boredom and curiosity.

I must say, I thought Chu Yuan could do no wrong when adapting Gu Long works. This proved me wrong. It adds a bit of unfortunate comedy to the usual twisty "martial world" plotline. Even the art design is not up to the usual gorgeous standards.

Not awful, but not good. Stick with Magic Blade, Clans of Intrigue or Jade Tiger.