The Duellists
1977 · 100 MIN · IMDB 7.4 · 28,060 VOTES · DIR. Ridley Scott
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 661 lines
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00:00:59 The duellist demands satisfaction. Honour, for him, is an appetite.
00:07:07 Come again this evening and plead your forgiveness.
00:09:19 You have insulted me.
00:12:47 lt's my fate to put him together. Haven't the slightest idea how he works.
00:15:22 Two bottles.
00:18:44 - Armand! Armand D'Hubert! - Laura!
00:23:56 Then undo his button. And we'll see.
00:27:10 - Describe honour. - Honour?
00:30:24 l knew a man stabbed to death by a woman: the surprise of his life.
00:33:59 The moon.
00:39:52 But l will not oppose his decision.
00:43:35 That was my last news of you.
00:46:00 Responsibly, on horseback.
00:57:46 Did you ever speak to Napoleon?
01:00:58 l'm looking for the Chevalier de Rivarol.
01:04:16 l'd ask you to marry me.
01:06:42 Go and play billiards.
01:09:13 an illicit acquaintance between the Emperor and this woman.
01:11:31 l believe the Emperor chose his own fate. lt was his habit to do so.
01:15:12 By all accounts, he is a rabid Bonapartist.
01:18:49 There. Give me your hand.
01:21:50 We'd assumed that you were a gentleman.
01:24:44 - Goodnight. - Goodnight.
01:35:34 You will now submit to mine.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed661
Dialogue density6.6 lines / min
First line00:00:59
Final line01:35:34
Production Record
DirectorRidley Scott
LanguageEnglish
Budget$900,000
IMDb votes28,060