The Duellists

1978, Drama, 1h 41m

26 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Rich, stylized visuals work with effective performances in Ridley Scott's take on Joseph Conrad's Napoleonic story, resulting in an impressive feature film debut for the director. Read critic reviews

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Armand d'Hubert (Keith Carradine) and Gabriel Féraud (Harvey Keitel) are French soldiers under Napoleon. A trivial quarrel between d'Hubert and Féraud escalates into a lifelong grudge, and, as war rages on, the officers repeatedly challenge one another to violent sword and pistol duels. After 15 years, both men have distinguished themselves through their service and become generals, however, their mutual hatred never ceases, even when the initial cause of their rivalry is forgotten.

Cast & Crew

Keith Carradine
D'Hubert
Harvey Keitel
Feraud
Albert Finney
Fouche
Edward Fox
Colonel
Cristina Raines
Adele
Robert Stephens
Gen. Treillard
Tom Conti
Dr. Jacquin
John McEnery
Chevalier
Ridley Scott
Director
Gerald Vaughan-Hughes
Writer
Joseph Conrad
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