Fencing is a science. Loving is a passion. Duelling is an obsession.
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.
The Duellists (1977) is a drama and war film directed by Ridley Scott, released on August 31, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Albert Finney and Edward Fox. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 653 ratings.
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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
Robert Stephens
as Brigadier-General Treillard
Tom Conti
as Dr. Jacquin
John McEnery
as Amiable Second
Diana Quick
as Laura
Alun Armstrong
as Lieutenant Lacourbe
Maurice Colbourne
as Tall Second
Gay Hamilton
as Maid
Directed by Ridley Scott, written by Gerald Vaughan-Hughes and Joseph Conrad, produced by David Puttnam.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 653 ratings.
After what can only be described as the most minor of misunderstandings, the decent "d'Hubert" (Keith Carradine) is forced to duel with the hot-tempered "Feraud" (Harvey Keitel). That ends inconclusively and now the narrative leads us through a series of re-matches set against a tale of their trials and tribulations during the rise and fall of Napoleon in early 1800s France. Joseph Conrad wrote a characterful story…
Reviewed on June 23, 2022
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The main cast of The Duellists (1977) includes Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Albert Finney, Edward Fox and Cristina Raines. The film was directed by Ridley Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Duellists was released on August 31, 1977 and runs for 1h 40m.
The Duellists (1977) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 653 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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