Every ten years, a duel is held between the finest Japanese and Chinese martial artists to determine whose Swordmanship is superior.

Every ten years, a duel is held between the finest Japanese and Chinese martial artists to determine whose Swordmanship is superior. During the Ming Dynasty, as the next duel approaches, the chosen candidates are caught in the middle of a battle between Ninjas and Shaolin monks. Only a
Duel to the Death will settle the countries” conflicts and stop the bloodshed.

Known for his classic film, A Chinese Ghost Story, as well as for directing
Tsui Hark”s the Swordsman saga, this debut feature from director
Ching Siu-tung is filled with dazzling visuals and astonishing martial arts choreography (also by Ching Siu-tung, who would later choreograph the action sequences for
Zhang Yimou”s acclaimed wuxia triptych; Hero, House of Flying Daggers, and Curse of the Golden Flower),
Duel to the Death comes to Blu-Ray for the first time in the USA from a brand new 2K restoration.

Media

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Bonus Materials

• O-RING SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY KUNG FU BOB
• 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE
• REMASTERED ORIGINAL CANTONESE MONOAURAL SOUNDTRACK
• 5.1 DTS-HD MA Cantonese Re-Mix
• NEWLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH SUBTITLES
• English Dub Option
• Audio Commentary with Asian Cinema Expert Frank Djeng
• Duel Identity – Archival interview with actor Norman Chui Siu-keung
• Flora Cheung on Duel to the Death – Archival interview with actress Flora Cheung
• Alternate English credits
• Image Gallery
• Original Hong Kong Trailer
• Reconstructed Tai Seng Trailer
• Reversible Sleeve

Cast & Crew

Actors:

• Norman Chu
• Damian Lau
• Flora Chong-Leen

Director: Siu-Tung Ching

Additional Details

Label: 88 FILMS

Genre: Martial Arts

Language: Cantonese

Run Time: 87 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 02/24/26

UPC: 760137201083