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Death Duel

Original title: San shao ye de jian
  • 19771977
  • 1h 30m
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6.6/10
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Tung-Shing Yee in San shao ye de jian (1977)
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This martial arts spectacular showcases 20-year-old Derek Yee, David Chiang's younger brother, with ample swordfights, beautiful damsels in distress, and a great cast of kung-fu film stalwar... Read allThis martial arts spectacular showcases 20-year-old Derek Yee, David Chiang's younger brother, with ample swordfights, beautiful damsels in distress, and a great cast of kung-fu film stalwarts.This martial arts spectacular showcases 20-year-old Derek Yee, David Chiang's younger brother, with ample swordfights, beautiful damsels in distress, and a great cast of kung-fu film stalwarts.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
555
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  • Director
    • Yuen Chor
  • Writers
    • Yuen Chor
    • Lung Ku(novel)
  • Stars
    • Tung-Shing Yee
    • On-On Yu
    • Ping Chen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Yuen Chor
  • Writers
    • Yuen Chor
    • Lung Ku(novel)
  • Stars
    • Tung-Shing Yee
    • On-On Yu
    • Ping Chen
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    • 10User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    San shao ye de jian (1977)
    Ping Chen in San shao ye de jian (1977)
    Tung-Shing Yee in San shao ye de jian (1977)
    David Chiang, Tung-Shing Yee, and Yun Ling in San shao ye de jian (1977)
    Ping Chen in San shao ye de jian (1977)
    Tung-Shing Yee in San shao ye de jian (1977)
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    Tung-Shing Yee
    Tung-Shing Yee
    • Third Master Hsieh Hsiao-feng, Ah Chias Third Master Hsieh Hsiao-feng, Ah Chi
    On-On Yu
    On-On Yu
    • Hsiao Lias Hsiao Li
    Ping Chen
    Ping Chen
    • Lady Mu-yung Chiu-tias Lady Mu-yung Chiu-ti
    Yun Ling
    Yun Ling
    • Yen Shih-sanas Yen Shih-san
    David Chiang
    David Chiang
    • Mu-yung Chien-lungas Mu-yung Chien-lung
    Lung Ti
    Lung Ti
    • Hero Fu Hung Hsuehas Hero Fu Hung Hsueh
    Lieh Lo
    Lieh Lo
    • Hero Huang Tingas Hero Huang Ting
    Fei Ai
    Fei Ai
    • Yu Mien Brother 1as Yu Mien Brother 1
    Shen Chan
    Shen Chan
    • Leader of Black Societyas Leader of Black Society
    Shih-Ou Chang
    Shih-Ou Chang
    Szu-Chia Chen
    Szu-Chia Chen
    • Roadside Damselas Roadside Damsel
    Yi-Hsiung Chi
    Yi-Hsiung Chi
    Chuen Chiang
    Chuen Chiang
    Szu-Ying Chien
    Szu-Ying Chien
    Lu Chin
    Lu Chin
    • Madam Hanas Madam Han
    Tien-Chu Chin
    Tien-Chu Chin
    Miao Ching
    Miao Ching
    • Hsieh Wang-sunas Hsieh Wang-sun
    Norman Chu
    Norman Chu
    • Mu-yung Manor Knightas Mu-yung Manor Knight
    • Director
      • Yuen Chor
    • Writers
      • Yuen Chor
      • Lung Ku(novel)
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    Storyline

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    The Third Master (Erh Tung Sheng, aka Derek Yee, in the role that launched his career) is considered to be the greatest sword master of the day. His displays of skill and strength bring armies of challengers to his door, seeking the title for themselves. Not to be defeated, the Third Master fights evil, saves damsels in distress, and duels rival swordsmen to the death. —Ananymous
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    • kung fu
    • martial arts
    • body count
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    • Quotes

      Hsieh Wang-sun: Sometimes men have to do things in spite of themselves, including killing.

    • Connections
      Featured in Bruce Lee, the Legend (1984)

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Atmospheric Wuxia Film from Yuen Chor
    Yuen Chor was having a good run of films during the second half of the 1970's. Sentimental Swordsman, Magic Blade, Clans of Intrigue, Jade TIger were all made during this five year period. "Death Duel" is just one more during this time. As with his other films you can expect good photography, unique art direction and dozens of characters.

    As with other successful Yuen Chor films, this one succeeds by focusing on one enigmatic main character for most of the film. However, the viewer will still have to deal with a lot of fascinating characters who show up and usually are killed off quickly. The body count in this film is very high. This film is very moody and the withdrawn character of Ah Chi make the story interesting. There are some uneven parts and the constant guest cameos from Shaw stars is a little annoying as you might wish that they would stick around longer in the film. That said, the script is above average, the pacing is good and by the time the ending comes around the film holds up.

    Recommended.
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    • Mar 23, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 1977 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Languages
      • Mandarin
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Das Todesduell der Tigerkralle
    • Filming locations
      • Hong Kong, China
    • Production companies
      • Shaw Brothers
      • Shaw Brothers
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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