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Feature film — 1977

The Duellists (1977)

7.31h 40mDrama — War

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.

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A high-signal pick with 664 votes.

Enigma Productions / Paramount Pictures / Scott Free Productions / National Film Finance Corporation

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Director: Ridley Scott

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Cast & crew

Keith Carradine as Armand d'Hubert

Keith Carradine

Armand d'Hubert

Harvey Keitel as Gabriel Feraud

Harvey Keitel

Gabriel Feraud

Albert Finney as Joseph Fouché

Albert Finney

Joseph Fouché

Edward Fox as Colonel Perteley

Edward Fox

Colonel Perteley

Cristina Raines as Adèle

Cristina Raines

Adèle

Robert Stephens as Brigadier-General Treillard

Robert Stephens

Brigadier-General Treillard

Tom Conti as Dr. Jacquin

Tom Conti

Dr. Jacquin

John McEnery as Amiable Second

John McEnery

Amiable Second

Diana Quick as Laura

Diana Quick

Laura

Alun Armstrong as Lieutenant Lacourbe

Alun Armstrong

Lieutenant Lacourbe

Maurice Colbourne as Tall Second

Maurice Colbourne

Tall Second

Gay Hamilton as Maid

Gay Hamilton

Maid

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