Keith Carradine,
Harvey Keitel,
Cristina Raines,
Edward Fox,
Robert Stephens
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The Duellists is based on a story by Joseph Conrad, variously titled The Duel and The Point of Honour. Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel play officers in Napoleon's army -- D'Hubert and Feraud, respec... read more
DVD Release Date: December 3, 2002
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April 15, 2011Quite a simple story of the complexities of mans obsessiveness and the ridiculous and futile notion of honour. Apart from a couple of dodgy accents, this is a fantastic film - The climax being notable a brilliant conclusion. Probably my joint second favourite Scott film along wit... read more
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February 23, 2011At the beginning I was growing alittle bored with this film, allot of talk and nothing much interesting at that, slowly you get a sense of the two main characters and who they are, what they want and there is the film. Two soldiers at each others throats through the Napoleonic er... read more
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November 9, 2009it's wonderfully photographed but the story is a bit lacking and the american actors aren't helping with suspension of disbelief. i love harvey keitel but he just can't do everything
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July 8, 2008An absolutely gorgeous film with a nice evocative storyline. The pace of the film, however, seems to be sorely lacking, but I don't think it's the editor's or even Ridely's fault. The story deemed that it be told slowly. I really enjoyed seeing what Ridley got to do with his f... read more
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March 29, 2008Quite good, especially considering the fact that this movie marked Ridley Scott's debut as a film director. Part from Harvey Keitel, most of the actors were pretty unknown to me, but I think that just made it better, since it gave the story a more genuine feel. Also, like in most... read more
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July 14, 2007Beautifully shot study of obsession that oozes period detail. A little lacking in plot, but a nice idea, well executed.
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March 14, 2010fb1142797643Great-looking but insufferably dull film which is just about ruined by the most horrid casting that I can recall. Harvey Keitel as a stuffy French officer is bad enough, but...KEITH CARRADINE?
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April 29, 2010If there had have been less duelling and more plot, I may have given this film a higher rating.
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April 9, 2008My favourite Scott film (yes, more than Blade Runner) has Carradine spending his life facing duels with the previously insulted Keitel. A story about what is honour and responsibility, and also examines what it takes to be a man. A masterpiece.
Critic Reviews
December 6, 2009
Sean Axmaker, Turner Classic Movies Online
June 14, 2007
Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser
the film improves with multiple screenings, as a viewer becomes less concerned about the outcome of each engagement, and more interested in the passion that is driving it.
April 30, 2004
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
A magnífica fotografia, a bela direção de arte e as ótimas atuações se transformam em meros detalhes frente à impressionante estréia de Ridley Scott na direção de longas.
January 24, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
The Duellists registers on the senses like a pointillist work of art, encouraging us to revel in its symmetry and relish its high regard for small details. Full Review
January 6, 2003
James Kendrick, Q Network Film Desk
the very beauty of the imagery ultimately works to the story's benefit, as it creates an ironic counterpoint to the irrationality of the ongoing feud
July 4, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
No review available.
April 28, 2005
Thomas Delapa, Boulder Weekly
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