The Duel (1941)
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.
Director: Pierre Fresnay
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: January 11, 1941
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Henri Lavedan (Theatre Play)
- Henri-Georges Clouzot (Scenario Writer)
- Henri-Georges Clouzot (Dialogue)
- J. Villard (Scenario Writer)
- J. Villard (Dialogue)
Music: Maurice Yvain
Editing: Bernard Séjourné
Production: Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre Fresnay
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Duel stars Pierre Fresnay, Yvonne Printemps, Raimu, François Périer, Raymond Rouleau, Paul Demange.
- How long is The Duel?
- The Duel has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Duel?
- The Duel is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Duel produced?
- The Duel was produced in France.