| The Duel Chinese Name:决战紫禁城之巅 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Andrew Lau |
| Produced by | Wong Jing |
| Starring | Andy Lau Ekin Cheng Nick Cheung Kristy Yang Zhao Wei Patrick Tam |
| Release date(s) | 2000 |
| Language | Cantonese |
The Duel 决战紫禁城之巅 (Pinyin title: Jue zhan zi jing cheng zhi dian, Cantonese title: Kuet chin chi gam ji din) is a 2000 film directed by Andrew Lau, of Storm Riders fame. It is based on a wuxia novel by Gu Long. This movie is known for its humorous take on this famous story as well as for its brilliant special effects. The plot revolves around Nick Cheung's character "Dragon Nine" who is attempting to solve a mystery in the days before the world's two greatest martial artists are slated to fight a duel atop the roof of the Forbidden City. Though this film was made as a Lunar New Year project, which usually signifies a greater emphasis on fast-paced fun than on meticulous artistry, the film is nevertheless visually stunning and maintains a fairly coherent plot, thanks both to the talented cast and crew and to the strong source material.
