[Film] The Most Underrated film ?

[Gwylan]

Ridley Scott's debut film , set in the Napoleonic era; The Duellists.

Made in 1977 for virtually nothing, is visually sumptuous and has a superb cast. It is based upon a Joseph Conrad story of two French cavalry officers who duel continually (one reluctantly and the other one psychotically) over the course of the Napoleonic Wars.

I'm not going to give you the ending except neither die and one wishes he was dead...

Oi .... #48

 

[jakarta]

The Duellists. One of Ridley Scott's early films (it may even be his first) and it's a mini masterpiece. It stars Harvey Keitel and Keith Carradine as the eponymous protagonists, army officers in Napoleon's army. Beautifully shot and acted: I like it more than any Scott's later, more lauded, films.

Apologies! I must read through all the Posts on a Thread...

Totally agree with your review of course plus you also didn't spoil the ending either.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Comrades and The Navigator.

Both very under-rated and difficult to find.

 

[Motogull]

That was over 7 years ago

So? Many are posting about films older than 7 years? I guess when you have a 6+ page history of starting threads film in the title there will be the odd duplication.

 

[Change at Barnham]

Small Things like These.

Currently available on Prime. Very thought provoking and beautifully acted.