The Duellists (1977)

08/31/1977 (GB) • 1h 40m

Drama, War

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.

Top Billed Cast

Keith Carradine

Armand d'Hubert

Harvey Keitel

Gabriel Feraud

Albert Finney

Joseph Fouché

Edward Fox

Colonel Perteley

Robert Stephens

Brigadier-General Treillard

Tom Conti

Dr. Jacquin

John McEnery

Amiable Second


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$900,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

fencing

cossack

napoleonic wars

based on short story

pistol duel

sword duel

19th century

waterloo

strasbourg

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