The Duellists
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.
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Signature
- Drama · Craft · Action
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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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Box Office & Release
- Budget
- $900,000
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- Domestic gross
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- International gross
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- Worldwide gross
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- Release date
- Aug 31, 1977
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- English, Russian
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
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