
Barry Lyndon(1975)
An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.


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

Keith Carradine
Armand d'Hubert

Harvey Keitel
Gabriel Feraud

Albert Finney
Joseph Fouché

Edward Fox
Colonel Perteley

Cristina Raines
Adèle

Robert Stephens
Brigadier-General Treillard

Tom Conti
Dr. Jacquin

John McEnery
Amiable Second

Diana Quick
Laura

Alun Armstrong
Lieutenant Lacourbe
The Duellists is a drama, war film released in 1977 exploring themes of fencing, cossack, napoleonic wars, based on short story, pistol duel, sword duel. Directed by Ridley Scott, it stars Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Albert Finney. 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.
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