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Death Duel of Kung Fu (1979): Cast

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Death Duel of Kung Fu is a 1979 action drama directed by William Cheung Kei, starring Peter Chan Lung as Marshall Tao's assistant, Paul Chung Fat and King Lee King-Chu. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Death Duel of Kung Fu (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Death Duel of Kung Fu About?

The premise of Death Duel of Kung Fu without spoilers.

Ming General Cheng (Wang Dao) and his loyal troops flee to Taiwan after the Qing overthrow the Ming. The new Qing prince Ta, wary of Cheng’s threat, dispatches a ruthless band of mercenaries to eliminate the ex‑general and his men. Both sides are equally formidable, sparking relentless kung‑fu battles throughout this action‑packed martial‑arts spectacle.

Death Duel of Kung Fu Themes & Keywords

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  • exile
  • manchu
  • taiwan
  • kung fu
  • martial arts
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Cast & crew

Death Duel of Kung Fu Cast & Characters

Peter Chan Lung leads the cast as Marshall Tao's assistant, with Paul Chung Fat as Swordfighter and King Lee King-Chu as Swordfighter. Directed by William Cheung Kei; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Death Duel of Kung Fu

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From the director

More from William Cheung Kei

More films directed by William Cheung Kei: China Heat, Guards of Shaolin, Calamity of Snakes and The Eagle’s Killer.

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Details

Death Duel of Kung Fu Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “He xing dao shou tang lang tui” and “Das Todesduell des Kung Fu”.

Also known as
  • He xing dao shou tang lang tui
  • Das Todesduell des Kung Fu
  • Die Rache der gelben Spinne
  • 鹤形刁手螳螂腿
  • Duelo a muerte de Kung fu

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Death Duel of Kung Fu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Death Duel of Kung Fu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Death Duel of Kung Fu?

Death Duel of Kung Fu runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Death Duel of Kung Fu released?

Death Duel of Kung Fu was released on December 31, 1979.

Who directed Death Duel of Kung Fu?

Death Duel of Kung Fu was directed by William Cheung Kei.

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Who is in the cast of Death Duel of Kung Fu?

Death Duel of Kung Fu stars Peter Chan Lung as Marshall Tao's assistant, Paul Chung Fat as Swordfighter and King Lee King-Chu as Swordfighter, among 9 credited actors.

Does Death Duel of Kung Fu have a post-credit scene?

No. Death Duel of Kung Fu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Death Duel of Kung Fu in?

The original language of Death Duel of Kung Fu is Chinese.

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