The Duel of the Century(1981)
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.
Movie: The Duel of the Century
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lu Xiaofeng
Shimen Chuei Shiue
Ye Gucheng
Leng Chingchiou
Lu's Girlfriend
Chief Eunuch Wang An
Hua Manlou
Dao Tunghsin
Kuo Chingfeng
Suen Saujin
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The Duel Of The Century (1981) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 陸小鳳之決戰前後 - Trailer
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