The Duel
Originally released in 1973. The Duel is a drama/history film. directed by Iosif Kheifits.
Starring Oleg Dal, Vladimir Vysotsky, and Lyudmila Maksakova
Synopsis
Dramatic story about two young men, two intellectuals of the 1890th. It is a story about a complex human character. Being tortured by ignorance and boredom of life, clerk Laevsky is longing to break the depraved circle of his existence. His moral antipode, naturalist Von Coren is sure that people like Laevsky are worth being destroyed. But regardless characters' will and desires, providence deals with their lives in its own way...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Oleg Dal
as Layevski
Vladimir Vysotsky
as Von Koren
Lyudmila Maksakova
as Nadezhda Fyodorovna
Yuri Medvedev
as Sheshkovsky
Anatoliy Papanov
as Dr. Samoylenko
Georgiy Korolchuk
as Pobedov
Anatoliy Azo
as Kirilin
Ashot Melikjanyan
as Achmianov
Lyubov Malinovskaya
as Marya Bityugova
Andrei Apsolon
as Bityugov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Duel about?
Dramatic story about two young men, two intellectuals of the 1890th. It is a story about a complex human character. Being tortured by ignorance and boredom of life, clerk Laevsky is longing to brea...
Who directed The Duel?
The Duel was directed by Iosif Kheifits.
How long is The Duel?
The Duel has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Duel released?
The Duel was released on December 20, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Duel?
The main cast of The Duel includes Oleg Dal, Vladimir Vysotsky, Lyudmila Maksakova, Yuri Medvedev, Anatoliy Papanov.