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Movie poster: The Duel (1971)
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1971 · 110 min Action Drama Crime
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

A stranger with no shadow arrives in a lawless port city, his past a mystery and his purpose a blade. He finds himself caught between two rival gangs, each claiming his loyalty for their own violent ends. This 1971 action-drama from the Shaw Brothers studio is a masterclass in tension and choreography, where every alliance is fragile and every duel is a step toward a final, bloody reckoning. Honor is the only currency, and survival demands a price paid in steel.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 大決鬥
Year 1971
Country Hong Kong
Genre Action, Drama, Crime
Director Chang Cheh
Runtime 110 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (27 votes)

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The director builds a world where every gesture carries threat and trust is a rare currency. The cinematography conveys the tension of a port city where might makes right.

This is for viewers who appreciate slow-burning conflict before the storm. You'll feel the fragility of alliances in a realm where honor is measured in steel. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Chang Cheh

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Best watched alone on a quiet night when the city outside has settled.

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