The Duel
Le Duel
Synopsis
A widow is loved by a doctor whose brother, an ecclesiastic unconsciously in love with the young woman, persuades her to enter a convent. Brought back on the straight and narrow by a missionary, the priest blesses his brother's marriage.
Top Cast
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Pierre Fresnay
Abbot Daniel Maurey
Yvonne Printemps
Thérèse Jaillon
Raimu
Father Bolène
François Périer
François
Raymond Rouleau
Dr. Henri Maurey
Paul Demange
Speaker (uncredited)
Nina Sinclair
Nurse
Anthony Carretier
Jaillon
Antoine Balpêtré
Bugnet constructor
André Numès
Madman
Arlette Balkis
(uncredited)
Jean Buquet
Little sick man (uncredited)
Marfa d'Hervilly
Nurse (uncredited)
Raymond Destac
(uncredited)
Gabrielle Fontan
Housekeeper (uncredited)
Simone Gauthier
(uncredited)
Georges Marceau
(uncredited)
Alexandre Mihalesco
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Fresnay
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri-Georges Clouzot, J. Villard, Henri Lavedan
- Original Score
- Maurice Yvain
- Original Title
- Le Duel
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Fresnay
Henri-Georges Clouzot, J. Villard, Henri Lavedan
Maurice Yvain
Bernard Séjourné
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Séjourné
Editor
Pierre Fresnay
Director
Maurice Yvain
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Duel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Duel about?
A widow is loved by a doctor whose brother, an ecclesiastic unconsciously in love with the young woman, persuades her to enter a convent. Brought back on the straight and narrow by a missionary, the priest blesses his brother's marriage.
Who directed The Duel?
The Duel was directed by Pierre Fresnay.
Who stars in The Duel?
The principal cast of The Duel includes Pierre Fresnay, Yvonne Printemps, Raimu, François Périer, Raymond Rouleau.
When was The Duel released and how long is it?
The Duel was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Duel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Duel was composed by Maurice Yvain.