The Duellists
– In 1800, as Napoleon Bonaparte rises to power in France, a rivalry erupts between Armand and Gabriel..
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.
01 Feb 1978
English, Russian
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Set during the grand, sweeping Napoleonic age, an officer in the French army insults another officer and sets off a life-long enmity. The two officers, D'Hubert and Feraud, cross swords time and time again in an attempt to achieve justice and preserve their honor.
Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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