Duel to the Death
1983, Cantonese. Directed by Tony Ching Siu-tung.
Two Countries. Two Warriors. One Battle. One Survivor.
In 16th century, during the Ming dynasty era, every ten years the greatest swordsman from Japan faces the greatest swordsman from China in a duel to the death for their nation's honor. As a duel approaches, Chinese champion Bo Ching-Wan and Japanese champion Miyamoto uncover a plot to rig the fight.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Tony Ching Siu-tungDirector
- Norman Tsui Siu-keungMiyamoto Ichiro
- Damian Lau Chung-YanBo Ching-Wan
- Flora Cheong-LeenSing Lam
- Eddy Ko HungKaneda
- Paul Chang ChungMaster Hsia-Hau
- Kwon Yeong-moonShaolin Abbot
- Yeung Chak-lamShaolin Senior Monk
- Hon Kwok-choiBo Ching-Wan's Master
- Casanova WongSwordsman Fighting Flying Ninjas
- Lau Yat-fanSketch Artist
- Cheng Mang-HaPuppeteer's Wife
- Lau Fong-SaiMiyamoto's Samurai Classmate
Details
- Released
- 13 January 1983
- Original title
- 生死決
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- David Lai Tai-wai, Tony Ching Siu-tung, Manfred Wong Man-chun
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Duel to the Death: quick answers
Is Duel to the Death worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Duel to the Death?
Duel to the Death runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Duel to the Death have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Duel to the Death. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Duel to the Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Duel to the Death yet.
Which OTT platform is Duel to the Death on?
Duel to the Death isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 January 1983. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Duel to the Death?
If you liked Duel to the Death, try 40 Acres, The Bride with White Hair, Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience.
Who directed Duel to the Death?
Duel to the Death (1983) was directed by Tony Ching Siu-tung and stars Norman Tsui Siu-keung, Damian Lau Chung-Yan, Flora Cheong-Leen.