The Deadly Duo

A lean, hard-edged martial-arts mission with brutal swordplay, a treacherous bridge and a fortress to storm.

Directed by

Chang Cheh

Genres

Action

Starring

David Chiang Da-wei, Ti Lung, Ku Feng

Overview

The plot involves patriots during the Sung Dynasty and their attempts to rescue a kidnapped prince from Ching troops who have invaded the north of China. The patriots are led by Ti Lung who recruits a mysterious but seemingly superhuman fighter played by David Chiang to find a way to cross a perilous bridge to enter an impregnable fortress to locate and rescue the imprisoned prince.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Loyalty, betrayal, survival, power

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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