description The Duellists Overview
The Duellists portrays a protracted conflict in Napoleonic-era France involving two officers, Gabriel Feraud and Armand d’Hubert. A series of duels, lasting nearly twenty years, stemmed from their opposing political loyalties. The film adapts Joseph Conrad's 1908 short story concerning this rivalry.
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info The Duellists Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 1977 |
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What short story is the movie The Duellists based on?
The film adapts "The Duel", a 1908 short story written by renowned author Joseph Conrad. It explores a protracted conflict between two French officers during the Napoleonic era.
Who made their directorial debut with the film The Duellists?
The movie marked the feature film directorial debut of Ridley Scott. It established his reputation for stunning visual compositions and atmospheric storytelling.
Who play the feuding officers in The Duellists?
The film stars Keith Carradine as Armand d’Hubert and Harvey Keitel as Gabriel Feraud. The two actors portray officers whose opposing political loyalties spark a series of duels lasting nearly twenty years.
In what time period does The Duellists take place?
The film is set in Napoleonic-era France, following the military careers of the main characters across two decades. The historical backdrop of the French army heavily influences their opposing loyalties and frequent encounters.
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