DUEL TO THE DEATH (1983)

Two Countries. Two Warriors. One Battle. One Survivor.

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 UK from a brand new 2K restoration.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
• NEW feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
• NEW interview with screenwriter Manfred Wong
• Archival interview with Norman Chui Siu-keung
• Archival interview with Flora Cheung
• Alternate English credits
• Audio:
• Original Cantonese audio
• Optional English dubbed audio
• Optional English Subtitles, newly revised for this release.
• A LIMITED EDITION collector's booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver; and a reprint of Frank Djeng's original liner notes from the US laserdisc release [2000 copies]
• Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies]