In 16th century, during the Ming dynasty era, every ten years the greatest swordsman from Japan faces the greatest swordsman from China in a duel to the death for their nation's honor. As a duel approaches, Chinese champion Bo Ching-Wan and Japanese champion Miyamoto uncover a plot to rig the fight.
Duel to the Death is a 1983 Hong Kong martial arts wuxia film directed by Ching Siu-tung in his directorial debut, and written by Siu-tung, David Lai and Manfred Wong. It stars Norman Chui, Damian Lau, Flora Cheong-Leen, and Eddy Ko. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on 13 January 1983.