The Duelist (2016)

In the 19th century Russia, the former military man of honor makes his own way in life participating in a deadly fights for other people as professional duelist.

Director:

Aleksey Mizgiryov

Writer:

Aleksey Mizgiryov

Stars:

Pyotr Fyodorov, Vladimir Mashkov, Yuliya Khlynina

8 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Pyotr Fyodorov	...	Yakovlev
Vladimir Mashkov	...	Graf Beklemishev
Yuliya Khlynina	...	Marfa Tuchkova
Yuri Kolokolnikov	...	Basargin (as Yuriy Kolokolnikov)
Aleksandr Mizev	...	Ofitser-tyuremshchik
Sergey Nevidimov	...	Soldat
Vladimir Panichev	...	Dvoryanin
Vadim Pavlenko	...	Mordvinov
Franziska Petri	...	Aleksandra Iosifovna
Aleksandra Serebryakova	...	Dvoryanka
Pavel Tabakov	...	Knyaz Tuchkov
Artyom Vasilev	...	Ofitser
Aleksandr Yatsenko	...	Yakovlev mladshiy
Martin Wuttke	...	Nemetskiy baron
Yuriy Kuznetsov	...	Sluga

Storyline

Set in 19th century Imperial Russia, the story revolves around a retired army veteran who makes a good living by settling duels for aristocrats, a common practice of the era. Shot in IMAX. Cast Petr Fedorov, Vladimir Mashkov, Martin Wuttke, Julia Khlynina, Yuri Kolokolnikov Director Alexey Mizgirev

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Plot Keywords:

female nudity | sex scene | 19th century | revenge | russia | 

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and some sexuality/nudity

Details

Country:

Russia

Language:

Russian German Ukrainian

Release Date:

2 December 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Duelist

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fetisoff Illusion, Columbia Pictures, Non-Stop Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie is forbidden in China

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Connections

Referenced in Vdud (2017)

User Reviews

seductive

it reminds the atmosphere of Imperial Russia. it gives a dark story, fascinating for the game of levels, using good cinematography, remembering Count of Monte Cristo and using a small love story as spice.the result - a beautiful show, not only as aesthetic product but for a story who, out its bloody dimension, remains seductive for the wise manner to mix the Hollywood standards with the Russian tradition. Pyotr Fyodorov did an admirable job and each new meet with Vladimir Mashkov, especially in a role who reminds Vicomte de Valmont from Dangerous liaisons , is a good thing. so, a beautiful film. maybe not at the high expectations of a part of public but decent and seductive.