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The Duellists

The Duellists

Aug 31, 1977
100 min
DramaWar
7.2/ 10
587 votes

Overview

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.

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TMDB
7.2/10
587 votes
IMDB
7.4/10
28,276 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
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Metacritic
M
70/100
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Budget$900,000Production cost
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Nominated for 2 BAFTA 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$900,000

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Enigma ProductionsParamount Pictures

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