Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 Posted July 7, 2023 Posted July 7, 2023 Fascinating film. I bought the DVD several years ago and have watched it many times. The film was based on a short story of fiction by Joseph Conrad "The Duel" which, in turn was based on a true story, ie: Real character: Pierre Dupont de l'Etang Movie character: Armand d'Hubert Actor: Keith Carradine Real character: Francois Fournier-Sarloreze Movie character: Gabriel Feraud Actor: Harvey Keitel
Jackson Haller Posted July 10, 2023 Posted July 10, 2023 Great but little known film! Saw it in my teens and never forgot it. It looked a lot more lavish/expensively made than what Carradine said was the actual budget. The fight sequences were amazing. William Hobbs was a spectacular fight choreographer and one of the best I have ever seen. His filmography shows a number of famous films/fights that he did. One thing I always liked about his work was that he built in 'fatigue'; combatants would get tired and worn out during the fight. Also his use of props during a fight; chairs, candle stick holders, curtains; whatever. Something I think would happen in real life as well, out of desperation.
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