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The Duel

6.8/10

Rating

110 min

Runtime

1971

Release Year

Chang Cheh

Director

Cast

Ti Lung, Wang Ping, Yue Wai, David Chiang Da-Wei, Chuan Yuan

Quick Synopsis

After the murder of his adopted father, Tan Jen-chieh is forced to flee his home to prove his innocence, becoming a fugitive pursued through the city streets. During this time, his lover, Butterfly, struggles to survive and turns to prostitution. Meanwhile, the main suspect, a charismatic man known as the Rambler, remains close by. As tensions rise and Tan and the Rambler prepare to confront each other, they discover they have both been betrayed by others, leading them to join forces and face their enemies together in a shared quest for revenge.

Detailed Synopsis of The Duel

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.

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