Duel to the Death
Seen it?1983 | 86 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, fantasy fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Ching Siu-tung
- 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