The Duellists

Ridley Scott
1977-08-31

Fencing is a science. Loving is a passion. Duelling is an obsession.
7.275
100 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Keith Carradine Armand d'Hubert Unowned
Harvey Keitel Gabriel Feraud Unowned
Albert Finney Joseph Fouché Unowned
Edward Fox Colonel Perteley Unowned
Cristina Raines Adèle Unowned
Robert Stephens Brigadier-General Treillard Unowned
Tom Conti Dr. Jacquin Unowned
John McEnery Amiable Second Unowned
Diana Quick Laura Unowned
Alun Armstrong Lieutenant Lacourbe Unowned
Maurice Colbourne Tall Second Unowned
Gay Hamilton Maid Unowned
Meg Wynn Owen Léonie Unowned
Jenny Runacre Mme. de Lionne Unowned
Alan Webb Chevalier du Rivarol Unowned
Arthur Dignam Captain with Eyepatch Unowned
Matthew Guinness Mayor's Son Unowned
Dave Hill Cuirassier Unowned
Neville Jason Hilaire Unowned
Timothy Penrose Singer Unowned
William Morgan Sheppard Fencing Master Unowned
Liz Smith Fortune Teller Unowned
Anthony Douse Surgeon Unowned
Hugh Fraser Officer Unowned
Richard Graydon Cossack / Hussar Unowned
Tim Hardy Officer Unowned
William Hobbs Swordsman Unowned
Michael Irving Officer Unowned
Tony Mathews Gen. Treillard's Aide-de-Camp Unowned
Pete Postlethwaite Orderly shaving Gen. Treillard Unowned
Jason Scott Léonie's son Unowned
Luke Scott Léonie's son Unowned
Stacy Keach Narrator (voice) Unowned
Jean-Pierre Bordas Pianist (uncredited) Unowned
Paul Casson-Yardley Napoleonic Boy Soldier (uncredited) Unowned
George Oliver Wedding Guest (uncredited) Unowned