The Duelist
"On The Dark Side Of Honor"
Originally released in 2016. The Duelist is a adventure/action film. directed by Aleksei Mizgiryov.
Starring Pyotr Fyodorov, Vladimir Mashkov, and Franziska Petri
Synopsis
Returning to Saint Petersburg after a long exile, the dashing Yakovlev, a retired army officer, makes a comfortable living by winning other people's duels. An enigmatic, focused, and extremely skilled professional, he leaves a trail of dead bodies behind him as he swirls through polite society, frequently called upon to wield a pistol as a surrogate in duels at dawn. But when Yakovlev meets the naïve young Prince Tuchov and his beautiful sister, Princess Martha, the normally cold-hearted mercenary is surprised by hitherto undetected emotions. What transpires uncovers a series of revelations about his past and his present self.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (101 votes)
Budget
$12.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.1M
0.5x return
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pyotr Fyodorov
as Yakovlev
Vladimir Mashkov
as Earl Beklemishev
Franziska Petri
as Aleksandra Iosifovna
Martin Wuttke
as German Baron
Sergey Garmash
as One-armed nobleman
Yuri Kolokolnikov
as Basargin
Aleksandr Yatsenko
as Yakovlev Jr.
Yuriy Kuznetsov
as Servant
Anton Kuznetsov
as merchant, gunsmith
Dmitriy Kulichkov
as Chichagov
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Budget
- $12,800,000
- Revenue
- $6,101,904
Production Companies
- Non-Stop Productions
- Fetisoff Illusion
- Russia 1
- Cinema Foundation of Russia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Duelist about?
Returning to Saint Petersburg after a long exile, the dashing Yakovlev, a retired army officer, makes a comfortable living by winning other people's duels. An enigmatic, focused, and extremely skil...
Who directed The Duelist?
The Duelist was directed by Aleksei Mizgiryov.
How long is The Duelist?
The Duelist has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Duelist released?
The Duelist was released on September 29, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Duelist?
The main cast of The Duelist includes Pyotr Fyodorov, Vladimir Mashkov, Franziska Petri, Martin Wuttke, Sergey Garmash.
Is The Duelist worth watching?
The Duelist has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.