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One of Ridley Scott's first (but relatively obscure) films was "The Duelists". This is a fairly unique film. Apparently a cinematic response to Kubrick's Barry
by eternalban 4y ago
One of Ridley Scott's first (but relatively obscure) films was "The Duelists". This is a fairly unique film. Apparently a cinematic response to Kubrick's Barry Lyndon. It has a lot of future famous actors, and all the drama and manners around dueling in Napoleonic France.
The Duelists, 1977
France, 1801. Due to a minor perceived slight, mild-mannered Lieutenant d'Hubert is forced into a duel with hot-headed irrational Lieutenant Feraud. The disagreement ultimately results in scores of duels spanning several years.
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- billfruit 4y agoIt is based on the famous Conrad story I think. There is also Ridley Scott's recent 'Last Duel', which is set farther in the past, in mediaeval France.
- eternalban 4y agoHah, didn't realize Last Duel was his as well. (Something about that film bugged me -- may have to revisit to determine precisely what.) But that (his) first film (!) is exquisite imo. (Thanks for the Conrad heads-up.)