A beautiful, fun, authentic swordfighting movie. Lots of realistic duels that professional swordfighters would agree capture the combat styles of the period (mostly rapier/smallsword, saber, and pistol). This film is based on a great short story by famous author Joseph Conrad (wrote "Heart of Darkness" which the film "Apocalypse Now" is based on.) I have read the short story after seeing the film, and they closely resemble one another. I don't know why this film is so unknown. I love martial arts and swordfighting movies, and this one slipped by me for many years. Made in the 70s, it is still entertaining when compared to quality films being made today. And the design and setting give me an accurate view of life in the Napoleonic era, without being to dry and heavy with history. I love Keitel's rough, duel-hungry character versus Carradine's good-natured character, who both are bound by fate to fight many deadly duels throughout their adult lives, yet somehow continue to escape death from one another. This movie is both fun and fulfillingly intellectual! "The Duellists" and "Princess Bride" are two movies that I always need a sword in my hand to watch!Read full review
One of my favorite films. An excellent history lesson in the 18th and early 19th Century dueling culture. Barry Lyndon is another. I wish our politicians would still duel. They wouldn't dare be such lying scum and it could help eliminate FAKE news. Men chose their words much more carefully as it shows in the film.
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This is truly a great movie and truly a collector's item especially because it is Ridley Scott's first film and we all know who Ridley Scott is remember ( alien ).. so yes I highly recommend this movie especially on Blu-ray
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riddly scott knocked it out of the park with his first movie finally avalible on blu ray this classis has been over looked for years this version has director comentary that is phenomanial the tale of two duelist one who only participates out of honor the other a mean bastard played devilishly well by harvey keitel this one shold not be missed it is a visual blessing they dont make movies like this anymore and it is a shame
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