The Duelist
6.2/10
Rating
110 min
Runtime
2016
Release Year
Aleksei Mizgiryov
Director
Cast
Pyotr Fyodorov, Vladimir Mashkov, Franziska Petri, Martin Wuttke, Sergey Garmash
Quick Synopsis
After many years in exile, Yakovlev, a former army officer known for his skill in dueling, returns to Saint Petersburg. He earns a living by acting as a second in duels, often taking the place of others in dangerous pistol fights at dawn. Yakovlev is a mysterious and highly skilled man who moves through high society, leaving behind a number of casualties. His routine changes when he meets Prince Tuchov, a young and inexperienced nobleman, and Tuchov's sister, Princess Martha. Through his interactions with them, Yakovlev experiences emotions he had not felt before, leading to discoveries about his own past and identity.
Detailed Synopsis of The Duelist
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.
