Review of The Duellists (1977) by Delysid D — 19 Jul 2018

This is a nice period movie, along with ones like barry lyndon, tess, macbeth, the three musketeers.

This review of The Duellists (1977) was written by Delysid D on 19 Jul 2018.

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By Roger T (757) on 04 Dec 2012

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By Jason W (956) on 30 Jul 2012

With his first feature film Ridley Scott demonstrates the attention to detail that made him one of the most influential filmmakers of the past…

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By Hannah M (863) on 07 Jun 2012

Friday, June 8, 2012 (1977) The Duellists DRAMA/ ACTION Based on a book written by Joseph Conrad centering on the Harvey Keitel character as…

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By Bobby K (224) on 30 May 2012

An all time fave of mine. Great historical detail in it. First of Ridley's movies so how can I be wrong on this…

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By Phil H (1,145) on 25 Jan 2015

The fortunate beginning of the director of Alien,Thelma & Louise and Gladiator.Outstanding Carradine & Keitel…

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By John Joseph M (148) on 26 May 2012

Hoping this gets the Blu ray treatment soon…

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By Cameron L (239) on 11 Jul 2012

5 stars just for the mustaches. It's like Barry Lyndon, but good…

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By Zachary N (278) on 02 Sep 2013

Rich in visualization, kinda average in characterization, this is otherwise decent foreshadowing in Ridley's grand-schemed, sweepingly entertaining…

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By Michael D (2,363) on 21 May 2017

The acting is very good (especially by Diana Quick) and the costumes and framing of the scenes are nicely done…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 06 Aug 2012

An odd kind of movie. I enjoyed it. I honestly enjoyed Keith Carradine's role in this and was surprised by that…

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