The Duel
2000, Cantonese. Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-keung.
The sword saint requests a duel with god of sword at the apex of the forbidden city to determine the worlds best. As the date of the duel nears troubles befall the imperial town until everything is revealed at the climactic fight.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Andrew Lau Wai-keungDirector
- Nick Cheung Ka-faiDragon 9
- Zhao WeiPrincess Phoenix
- Andy Lau Tak-wahCool-Son Yeh
- Ekin Cheng Yee-KinSimon the Snow Blower 'Saint of Sword'
- Kristy Yang GongruYe Ziqing
- Tien HsinJade
- Patrick Tam Yiu-manThe Emperor
- Elvis Tsui Kam-kongGold Moustache
- Geng LeEunuch Liu Tong
- Norman Tsui Siu-keungLin Yun He/Thief Ghost
- Frankie Ng Chi-hungHawk Brother Six
- David Lee Wai-SheungShi Zi Tun
Details
- Released
- 3 February 2000
- Original title
- 決戰紫禁之顚
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Wong Jing, Manfred Wong Man-chun
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The Duel: quick answers
Is The Duel worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Duel?
The Duel runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Duel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Duel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Duel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Duel yet.
Which OTT platform is The Duel on?
The Duel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 February 2000. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Duel?
If you liked The Duel, try Shaolin Soccer, The Warriors Gate, The Forbidden Kingdom.
Who directed The Duel?
The Duel (2000) was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-keung and stars Nick Cheung Ka-fai, Zhao Wei, Andy Lau Tak-wah.