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"To the surprise and admiration of their fellows, two officers, like insane artists, trying to gild refined gold or paint the lily, pursued a private contest through the years of universal carnage." Thus wrote Joseph Conrad in the opening paragraphs of the story that provides the basis for Ridley Scott's first feature. During the era of the Napoleonic wars, a conflict arises between two of the emperor's cavalry officers when one of them, the aristocratic Lt. D'Hubert (Keith Carradine), is sent by his superior to deliver the message to commoner Lt. Ferraud (Harvey Keitel) that he's to be placed under house arrest for having wounded a man in another duel. Since Ferraud is with a woman at the time, he takes offense at the intrusion and challenges D'Hubert to a duel. Their match, though fierce, is without resolution. Whenever their paths cross, they continue their battle, fighting a series of six duels over the course of 14 years, paralleling Napoleon's major battles of the period. Scott's meditation focuses on the absurd vanity behind the old European code of honor--and the nature of warfare itself. All the distinguishing marks of Scott's later work is already on display here, from the meticulous re-creation of period costume, decor, and behavior to the lush, carefully composed photography.Product Identifiers
UPC0097360897548
eBay Product ID (ePID)3405324
Product Key Features
ActorHarvey Keitel, Keith Carradine
RatingG
Movie/TV TitleDuellists
DirectorRidley Scott
FormatDVD
Release Year2002
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Leading RoleHarvey Keitel, Keith Carradine
Film CountryUnited Kingdom
Release Date20021203
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- 10 Nov, 2019
French cavalry officers feud like gentleman.
Removed from most of Napoleon's carnage, these characters depicted a less miserable decade and a half to rise in rank and still find time to fight each other. With manners and restraint matching their ranks, their reputations and pride keep the feud going, at cost. It's as French a story as it gets but all spoken in English.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Oct, 2018
A STORY BOOK MASTERPIECE!
The art direction made this like viewing period paintings from Napoleon era. Military uniforms were correct and beautifully fitted. Any student of this period will find this film very entertaining. David Carradine & Harvey Keitel were brilliant!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Sep, 2023
Good movie.
Ridley Scott's first feature film and it is stunning to watch. Excellent performances all round.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Apr, 2017
A bucket list movie
Had searched for this movie for years after discovering my favorite band (Iron Maiden" had written their song "the Duellist" based on the movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Mar, 2025
entertaining
Great movie with message. Cinematography is outstanding.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Oct, 2018
Takes work to watch, but worth it
My favorite movie!! Beautiful in many dimensions. a piece of film art.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Oct, 2021
one of my favorite movies
Great story, good actors, great photographyVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Jul, 2023
Graet Time Period Story
I saw this movie years ago and have always remembered it. It is a keeper.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Sep, 2019
Excellent.
Even after 42 years, this historical drama holds up well. Great to see a young Harvey Keitel.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Dec, 2019
Perfect purchase!
Great story on a high quality DVD.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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