Duel to the Death (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1983, Duel to the Death is an action and drama film directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung, running about 86 minutes. “Who will win?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 16th century, during the Ming dynasty era, every ten years the greatest swordsman from Japan faces the greatest swordsman from China in a duel to the death for their nation's honor. As a duel approaches, Chinese champion Ching Wan and Japanese champion Hashimoto uncover a plot to rig the fight.
Who’s in it. Duel to the Death stars Norman Chui Siu-Keung as Hashimoto, Damian Lau as Ching Wan, Flora Cheung as Sing Lam and Eddy Ko as Kenji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Duel to the Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Duel to the Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Duel to the Death 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 Duel to the Death (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Duel to the Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Duel to the Death worth watching?
- Duel to the Death holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Duel to the Death?
- Duel to the Death stars Norman Chui Siu-Keung, Damian Lau, Flora Cheung, Eddy Ko and Paul Chang.
- When was Duel to the Death released?
- Duel to the Death was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.