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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Ridley Scott
Gerald Vaughan-Hughes (screenplay), Joseph Conrad (story "The Duel")
Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Albert Finney, Edward Fox
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.
Paramount Pictures