Movie

The Duel

1971 · 110 min

A grim, blood-soaked martial arts tragedy where loyalty curdles into betrayal and every blade strike carries real weight.

Tagline: So Many Blades, So Much Blood!
Overview: After a gang massacre that resulted in the killing of his adopted father and gang leader, a martial artist goes into exile to take the blame. A year later, his gang is mysteriously trying to kill him, and he slowly discovers why.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, loyalty, revenge, violence
Content: Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
loyalty
revenge
violence
family
Places: big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild