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The Duellists

1977 · 100 min

A stately, painterly historical drama where quiet obsession simmers beneath elegant duels and gorgeous period vistas.

Directed by
Ridley Scott
Genres
Drama, War
Starring
Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Albert Finney
Tagline
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.

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Directed by
Ridley Scott
Genres
Drama, War
Starring
Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Albert Finney
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • identity
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
  • fate
Places
  • countryside
  • big city
  • military
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Genres
drama, war
Directed by
Ridley Scott
Written by
Gerald Vaughan-Hughes
Starring
Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Albert Finney, Edward Fox, Cristina Raines, Robert Stephens, Tom Conti, John McEnery
Music
Howard Blake
Cinematography
Frank Tidy
Runtime
100 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English, Russian

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