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The Duellists (1977)

02/02/1978 (GB)
Drama, War
1h 40m

Fencing is a science. Loving is a passion. Duelling is an obsession.

Overview

In 1800, as Napoleon Bonaparte rises to power in France, a rivalry erupts between Armand and Gabriel, two lieutenants in the French Army, over a perceived insult. For over a decade, they engage in a series of duels amidst larger conflicts, including the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812, and shifts in the political and social systems of Europe.

  • Ridley ScottDirector
  • Gerald Vaughan-HughesScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $900,000

Keywords

  • fencing
  • cossack
  • napoleonic wars
  • based on short story
  • pistol duel
  • sword duel
  • 19th century
  • waterloo
  • strasbourg

Top Billed Cast

Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine

Armand d'Hubert

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

Gabriel Feraud

Albert Finney

Albert Finney

Joseph Fouché

Edward Fox

Edward Fox

Colonel Perteley

Cristina Raines

Cristina Raines

Adèle

Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens

Brigadier-General Treillard

Tom Conti

Tom Conti

Dr. Jacquin

John McEnery

John McEnery

Amiable Second

Diana Quick

Diana Quick

Laura

Alun Armstrong

Alun Armstrong

Lieutenant Lacourbe

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