7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Duel to the Death (1983)
Duel to the Death (1983)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by exploring themes of honor, tradition, and national identity with a balanced perspective, critiquing the destructive aspects of rigid adherence while celebrating individual mastery and mutual respect, without aligning with a specific modern political ideology.
The film features an all-Asian cast, which does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on martial arts heroism, presenting traditional male identities in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Duel to the Death' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on a martial arts duel, honor, and cultural conflict, thus rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as not applicable.
The film 'Duel to the Death' (1983) is a martial arts action film. There are no transsexual characters or themes present in the movie, resulting in a determination of N/A for its portrayal.
The film features female characters, including a skilled female ninja. While these characters participate in combat and demonstrate martial arts proficiency, there are no clear instances where a female character decisively defeats one or more male opponents in direct physical combat using skill, strength, or martial arts.
Duel to the Death (1983) is an original wuxia film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this film, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
Duel to the Death (1983) is an original martial arts film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a depiction of historical figures. There are no pre-established characters whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.7
Critic Ratings
8.0
N/A
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