The Duel, also known as Duel of the Iron Fist, is a 1971 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh and starring Ti Lung, Wang Ping, Yue Wai and David Chiang.
Plot Tang Ren-jie (Ti Lung) and his older brother Tang Ren-lin (Ku Feng) are triad leader Shen Tian-hung's (Yeung Chi-hing) adopted son and henchman respectively. Shen was involved in a battle against rival triad leader Liu Shou-yi (Ho Ban) where both of them were killed. Jie then takes the initiative to be the scapegoat for the crimes of his brother Lin and Gan Wen-bin (Chuen Yuen), where then he flees to Jiangnan.
However, Gan repeatedly sent murderers to harm Jie while also seizing all of Shen's properties and drives Lin away. With the help of Rambler Jiang Nan (David Chiang), Jie finally kills Gan, but the two of them also dies from their injuries.
Cast Ti Lung as Tang Ren-jie Wang Ping as Hu Di Yue Wai as Ah Shiou David Chiang as Jian Nan, the Rambler Chuen Yuen as Gan Wen-bin Yeung Chi-hing as Shen Tian-hung Ku Feng as Tang Ren-lin Cheng Kang-yeh as Siao Mao Ha Wai as Ling Tze, Factory working Girl Ho Ban as Liu Shou-yi Wong Ching-ho as Jau Hai-shan Hung Lau as Shiu Li Lee Wah-chung as Senator Feng Wang Kuang-yu as Liou Song Lau Gong as Lin Ding-wu Chiu Hung as Old Jin Yau Ming as Siao Bao Lan Wei-lieh as Casino Boss Jason Pai as Liu Shou-yi's man Chin Chun as Lao Liu Bruce Tong as Ah San Liu Wai as Tattoos Chen Cheh Yip Po-kam as Factory working Girl Poon Oi-lun as Factory working Girl Kuo Pei as Factory working Girl Kuo Yi as Factory working Girl Chan Sing as Gan's man Cheng Lui as Gan's man Wong Chung as Gan's man Cliff Lok as Gan's man Wu Chi-chin as Gan's man Pao Chia-wen as Gan's man Yeung Pak-chan as Gan's man Lai Yan as Gan's man Yeung Chen-sing as Gan's man on train Wong Pau-kei as Gan's man torturing Jie Wong Ching as Gan's man torturing Jie Tang Cheung as Gan's man on train Yuen Woo-ping as Gan's man who turns on lights Wong Mei as Liu Shou-yi's guard Tung Coi-bo as Liu Shou-yi's guard Yeung Wai as Liu Shou-yi's guard Chan Bo as Liu Shou-yi's guard Chen Kuan-tai as Liu Shou-yi's guard Yuen Shun-yi as Liu Shou-yi's guard Ho Bo-sing as Liu Shou-yi's guard Chui Fat as Thug on street Law Keung as Thug on street Danny Chow as Thug on street Tang Tak-cheung as Thug on street Yuen Cheung-yan as Old Jin's man Ho Pak-kwong as Casino Clerk Ko Hung as Casino thug Lau Chung-fai as Casino thug Lee Siu-wai as Casino thug Tsang Cho-lam as Brothel Staff Cheung Sek-au as Brothel Staff Ko Chiu as Factory foreman Yen Shi-kwan as Killed 4 times Tam Ying as Pedestrian Ting Hon as Liu Shou-yi's man Cheung Chi-ping as Gan's man Fung Hap-so as Gan's man Ng Yuen-fan as Gan's man Chik Ngai-hung as Gan's man Hsu Hsia as Gan's man Wan Ling-kwong as Gan's man Fung Hak-on as Gan's man Chan Siu-kai as Gan's man Lee Chiu as Gan's man Tam Wing-kit as Gan's man Lei Lung as Gan's man Lo Wai as Gan's man Huang Ha Yeung Chak-lam Chan Sing-tong Lau Kar-wing
Reception
Critical The film received generally positive reviews. Glenn Heath Jr. of Slant Magazine rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and writes "The Duel turns in violent circles for most of its running time, but the final battle sequence gratuitously displays the film's keen attempt at political commentary." City on Fire rated the film an 8.5 out of 10 and writes "The Duel is a well-paced, action packed tale that won't disappoint. It's the perfect example of Chang Cheh’s slickness. It's also one of Ti Lung’s and David Chiang’s coolest roles together." Ian Jane of DVD Talk rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and praised its action scenes, interesting plot twists and the performances by Ti and Chiang.
Box office The film grossed HK$1,375,619.20 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 21 April to 6 May 1971 in Hong Kong.
References
External links
The Duel at Hong Kong Cinemagic