The Duellists (1977)

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

100 min★ 7.4 · 29,084 votes

• Drama
• War

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.

Release date

May 22, 1977

Country of origin

United Kingdom, Australia

Budget

$900,000