The Duelist
“On The Dark Side Of Honor”
Synopsis
Yakovlev, a dashing and retired army officer, returns to Saint Petersburg after a long period of exile. He earns a comfortable living by acting as a professional duelist, taking on others' challenges and settling disputes with skill and precision. Known for his enigmatic nature and cold efficiency, Yakovlev navigates the upper echelons of society, often called upon to fight duels at dawn. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the young and impressionable Prince Tuchov and his beautiful sister, Princess Martha. Their presence stirs emotions in Yakovlev that he has long suppressed, leading to a series of revelations that challenge his understanding of both his past and his current identity.
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Principal cast & crew: 17
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Shot by Maksim Osadchiy KorytkovskiyScored by Igor VdovinDesigned by Andrey Ponkratov
Box Office
2016 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.5× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$6.1M
Opening week (7-day): $12K
Peak 10 theaters
Also known as
- Der Duellistde
- The Duelisten
- Le Duellistefr
- Duėljantit
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Cast & Crew
17 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Pyotr Fyodorov
as Yakovlev
Vladimir Mashkov
as Graf Beklemishev
Yuliya Khlynina
as Marfa Tuchkova
Yuri Kolokolnikov
as Basargin
Aleksandr Mizev
as Ofitser-tyuremshchik
Sergey Nevidimov
as Soldat
Vladimir Panichev
as Dvoryanin
Vadim Pavlenko
as Mordvinov
Franziska Petri
as Aleksandra Iosifovna
Aleksandra Serebryakova
as Dvoryanka
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