The Duel (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1971, The Duel is an action, drama and crime film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 103 minutes. “So Many Blades, So Much Blood!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tan Jen-chieh's life spins out of control when he’s forced into exile to clear his name following the murder of his adopted father. He's hunted in the streets. His lover, Butterfly, turns to prostitution. And his father's likely killer – a smooth operator known as the Rambler – is always lingering nearby. But before Tan and the Rambler can slit each other's throats, they learn they've been double-crossed and go two against everyone in a rage of double-edged vengeance.
Who’s in it. The Duel stars David Chiang as Jian Nan / The Rambler, Ti Lung as Tang Ren Jie, Yue Wai as Ah Shiou and Wang Ping as Hu Di, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Duel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Duel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Duel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Duel (1971)?
- In US, The Duel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Duel worth watching?
- The Duel holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Duel?
- The Duel stars David Chiang, Ti Lung, Yue Wai, Wang Ping and Ku Feng.
- When was The Duel released?
- The Duel was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.