Duellen
Originally released in 1962. Duellen is a drama film. directed by Knud Leif Thomsen.
Starring Frits Helmuth, John Price, and Axel Strøbye
Synopsis
A sort of forerunner to Hollywood's Boogie Nights (1997), this Danish melodrama is set in the world of strip clubs. A medical student (Frits Helmuth) earns money for tuition working in a burlesque joint. He falls for one of the girls (Malene Schwarz), but she is also involved with a movie director (John Price). The director and Helmuth get into a philosophical debate about love and Darwinism, and the film ends with a duel (the film's title). Duellen was met with mostly incomprehension when it premiered and is no more lucid when viewed today. The striptease scene featuring full-frontal nudity is tame by modern standards.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duellen about?
A sort of forerunner to Hollywood's Boogie Nights (1997), this Danish melodrama is set in the world of strip clubs. A medical student (Frits Helmuth) earns money for tuition working in a burlesque ...
Who directed Duellen?
Duellen was directed by Knud Leif Thomsen.
How long is Duellen?
Duellen has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Duellen released?
Duellen was released on February 9, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Duellen?
The main cast of Duellen includes Frits Helmuth, John Price, Axel Strøbye, Hans Kurt, Buster Larsen.