The Great Duel (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film

Released in 1973, The Great Duel is a notable film.
What it’s about. Hwang Yong lost his father by Japanese army when he was a little boy. He is making a living by killing people as a hired killer when he is asked to find out a buddhist statue from Independence Army. He goes to a pub to kill Wang Pung, the statue is not there, though. Inevitably Hwang Yong has to live in that pub where he falls in love with a barmaid Wi-Rang. But Kaneda and his gang kill Wi-Rang when Hwang Yong is out of the pub. Hwang Yong happened to know that Kaneda is the very Japanese who killed his father when he goes to Kaneda's haunt to defeat them in anger. He takes a vengeance on him and gives Independence fund disguised as a buddhist statue back to the Independence Army. He quietly dies after disclosing he is Korean, too.
Who’s in it. The Great Duel stars Shin Sang-ok and Lily Li.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Duel page.
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- Where can I watch The Great Duel (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Duel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Great Duel?
- The Great Duel stars Shin Sang-ok and Lily Li.
- When was The Great Duel released?
- The Great Duel was released in 1973.