Movie

The Duel of the Century

1981 · 91 min

A dense, twisty wuxia mystery packed with sword fights, where every ally might be a traitor and the truth hides behind layers of deception.

Overview: This mystery-tinged 'Martial Arts World' epic was one of director Chu Yuan and novelist Ku Lung's last together for the Shaw Studios, but it's another action-filled winner. Liu Yung and Sun Chien team to investigate the martial arts murders of a supposedly mortally wounded swordsman, only to find deception, death, double-dealings, imposters, and one deadly duel after another. No less than three choreographers are on hand to handle the multitude of magnificent martial arts.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, melancholic and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Mystery, deception, betrayal, power
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: mystery
deception
betrayal
power
loyalty
Places: big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence strong
Sex mild