Independent distributors Shout Factory have detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of director Ridley Scott's
The Duellists (1977), starring Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel and Albert Finney. The release will be available for purchase on January 29th.
Two officers in Napoleon's army violently confront each other in a series of duels. The duels begin as a reaction to a minor incident and escalate into a consuming passion that rules the lives of both men for a period of 30 years. Based on Joseph Conrad's story,
The Duellists explores the themes of obsession, honor and violence. Awarded "Best Debut Film" at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival, this visually stunning film weaves a compelling story through to an unexpected conclusion.
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary by director Ridley Scott
- Duelling Directors: Ridley Scott and Kevin Reynolds Featurette
- The Story of The Duellists – New interview with actor Keith Carradine