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The Duellists(1977)

1h 40mDrama, WarEnglish
7.2/10
634 user ratings

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.

Director

Ridley Scott

Studio

Enigma Productions

Budget

$900K

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Cast

Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine

as Armand d'Hubert

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

as Gabriel Feraud

Albert Finney

Albert Finney

as Joseph Fouché

Edward Fox

Edward Fox

as Colonel Perteley

Cristina Raines

Cristina Raines

as Adèle

Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens

as Brigadier-General Treillard

Tom Conti

Tom Conti

as Dr. Jacquin

John McEnery

John McEnery

as Amiable Second

Diana Quick

Diana Quick

as Laura

Alun Armstrong

Alun Armstrong

as Lieutenant Lacourbe

Maurice Colbourne

Maurice Colbourne

as Tall Second

Gay Hamilton

Gay Hamilton

as Maid

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1977

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

English

Rating

7.2 / 10

Budget

$900K

Production Companies

Enigma Productions • Paramount Pictures • Scott Free Productions

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What is The Duellists about?

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.

Who directed The Duellists?

The Duellists was directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1977. It is a drama, war film.

How long is The Duellists?

The Duellists has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

Who stars in The Duellists?

The cast of The Duellists includes Keith Carradine as Armand d'Hubert, Harvey Keitel as Gabriel Feraud, Albert Finney as Joseph Fouché, Edward Fox as Colonel Perteley, Cristina Raines as Adèle and more.

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