The Duellists is a 1977 historical drama film that was Ridley Scott's first feature film as a director. It won the Best Debut Film award at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival. The basis of the screenplay is the Joseph Conrad short story The Duel (titled Point of Honor in the United States) published in A Set of Six. (1) last lines: (Armand D'Hubert) You have kept me at your beck and call for fifteen years. I shall never again do what you demand of me. By every rule of single combat, from this moment your life belongs to me. Is that not correct? Then I shall simply declare you dead. In all of your dealings with me, you'll do me the courtesy to conduct yourself as a dead man. I have submitted to your notions of honor long enough. You will now submit to mine. (2) trivia: (1) (2) Disclaimer: I do not own anything in this video. No copyright infringement is intended whatsoever. Everything belongs to their respective owners. This is a non profit video intended for entertainment purposes ONLY.
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