Duel on the Mississippi
“The Roaring Story of the Notorious Lili Scarlet -- Gambling Queen of the Mississippi!”
Synopsis
In bustling era of 19th-century Louisiana, sugar is as valuable as gold, and pirates like Lili Scarlet will do anything to get it. After robbing Jules Tulane’s estate of his crop, Scarlet takes over Tulane’s land debt and forces him to pay or go to prison. In exchange for postponing his debt, Scarlet allows Tulane’s son, André, to work as her servant. When André and Scarlet fall in love, it leads to jealous rage from Scarlet’s former paramour, expert swordsman Hugo — and when Hugo looks to raid the Tulane estate again, it is up to André and Scarlet to take him down and save the estate.
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Lex Barker
Andre Tulane
Patricia Medina
Lili Scarlet
Warren Stevens
Hugo Marat
Craig Stevens
René LaFarge
John Dehner
Jules Tulane
Celia Lovsky
Celeste Tulane
Ian Keith
Jacques Scarlet
Chris Alcaide
Anton
Louis Merrill
Georges Gabriel
Mel Welles
Sheriff
John Mansfield
Louie
Morris Ankrum
Magistrate (uncredited)
Victor Adamson
Planter (uncredited)
Baynes Barron
Gaspard (uncredited)
Bill Coontz
Riverboat Patron (uncredited)
Jack Tornek
Delta Man (uncredited)
Al Haskell
Delta Man (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Delta Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Drayson Adams
- Original Title
- Duel on the Mississippi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Clover Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Gerald Drayson Adams
Henry Freulich
Edwin H. Bryant
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
William Castle
Director
Gerald Drayson Adams
Screenplay
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Sam Katzman
Producer
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duel on the Mississippi
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What is Duel on the Mississippi about?
In bustling era of 19th-century Louisiana, sugar is as valuable as gold, and pirates like Lili Scarlet will do anything to get it. After robbing Jules Tulane’s estate of his crop, Scarlet takes over Tulane’s land debt and forces him to pay or go to prison. In exchange for postponing his debt, Scarlet allows Tulane’s son, André, to work as her servant. When André and Scarlet fall in love, it leads to jealous rage from Scarlet’s former paramour, expert swordsman Hugo — and when Hugo looks to raid the Tulane estate again, it is up to André and Scarlet to take him down and save the estate.
Who directed Duel on the Mississippi?
Duel on the Mississippi was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in Duel on the Mississippi?
The principal cast of Duel on the Mississippi includes Lex Barker, Patricia Medina, Warren Stevens, Craig Stevens, John Dehner.
When was Duel on the Mississippi released and how long is it?
Duel on the Mississippi was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Duel on the Mississippi?
Duel on the Mississippi holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).