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The Duellists

Turkish title: Düellocular

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

1977 · 1 h 40 min
Directed by Ridley Scott
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Cast

Keith Carradine Harvey Keitel Albert Finney

Credits

Written by: Gerald Vaughan-Hughes

Plot

Two Napoleonic cavalry officers fight a feud with swords across fifteen years. His debut feature.

Sinekatalog’s take

Ridley Scott's debut turns a Napoleonic feud into a handsome, painterly duel across years. Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel are strong, and the candlelit visuals announce a major visual stylist.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (29,080 votes)
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