The Duellists backdrop

The Duellists 1977 Directed by Ridley Scott

Fencing is a science. Loving is a passion. Duelling is an obsession.

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.

Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Russian
Gneres Drama , War
Production Companies Paramount Pictures , Enigma Productions
Budget $900,000
Release Date 31 August 1977
100 mins
Cast
Keith Carradine Armand d'Hubert
Harvey Keitel Gabriel Feraud
Albert Finney Joseph Fouché
Edward Fox Colonel Perteley
Robert Stephens Brigadier-General Treillard
Tom Conti Dr. Jacquin
John McEnery Amiable Second
Alun Armstrong Lieutenant Lacourbe
Maurice Colbourne Tall Second
Jenny Runacre Mme. de Lionne
Alan Webb Chevalier du Rivarol
Arthur Dignam Captain with Eyepatch
Matthew Guinness Mayor's Son
Dave Hill Cuirassier
William Morgan Sheppard Fencing Master
Liz Smith Fortune Teller
Hugh Fraser Officer
Richard Graydon Cossack / Hussar
Tim Hardy Officer
William Hobbs Swordsman
Tony Mathews Gen. Treillard's Aide-de-Camp
Pete Postlethwaite Orderly shaving Gen. Treillard
Jason Scott Léonie's son
Luke Scott Léonie's son
Stacy Keach Narrator (voice)
Jean-Pierre Bordas Pianist (uncredited)
Paul Casson-Yardley Napoleonic Boy Soldier (uncredited)
George Oliver Wedding Guest (uncredited)