The Duellists
1977
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
August 31, 1977
Director
Ridley Scott
Runtime
1h 40m
Cast
Keith CarradineHarvey KeitelAlbert FinneyEdward FoxCristina RainesRobert StephensTom ContiJohn McEneryDiana QuickAlun Armstrong
Production
Enigma ProductionsParamount PicturesScott Free ProductionsNational Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)
Genres
DramaWar