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2021 · 153 min · R

The Last Duel

Directed by Ridley Scott · Drama, History, Thriller

The Last Duel (2021) is a Drama film, directed by Ridley Scott set in Paris during the Middle Ages. It runs 153 minutes and is rated R.

A courtroom, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of power & corruption and betrayal play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Cinematography
Dariusz Wolski
Cast
Matt DamonAdam DriverJodie ComerBen AffleckHarriet WalterMarton CsokasAlex LawtherWilliam Houston

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
RuralUrban
When
Medieval

Premise & themes

Premise
Courtroom
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayal
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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