Duel on the Mississippi (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, Duel on the Mississippi is a drama and western film directed by William Castle, running about 72 minutes. “The Roaring Story of the Notorious Lili Scarlet -- Gambling Queen of the Mississippi!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In bustling era of 19th-century Louisiana, sugar is as valuable as gold, and pirates like Lili Scarlet (Patricia Medina, Mr. Arkadin) will do anything to get it. After robbing Jules Tulane’s (John Dehner, The Boys from Brazil) estate of his crop, Scarlet takes over Tulane’s land debt and forces him to pay or go to prison. In exchange for postponing his debt, Scarlet allows Tulane’s son, André (Lex Barker, Robin Hood and the Pirates), to work as her servant. When André and Scarlet fall in love, it leads to jealous rage from Scarlet’s former paramour, expert swordsman Hugo (Warren Stevens, Forbidden Planet) — and when Hugo looks to raid the Tulane estate again, it is up to André and Scarlet to take him down and save the estate.
Who’s in it. Duel on the Mississippi stars Lex Barker as Andre Tulane, Patricia Medina as Lili Scarlet, Warren Stevens as Hugo Marat and Craig Stevens as René LaFarge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Duel on the Mississippi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Duel on the Mississippi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Duel on the Mississippi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Duel on the Mississippi (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Duel on the Mississippi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Duel on the Mississippi worth watching?
- Duel on the Mississippi holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Duel on the Mississippi?
- Duel on the Mississippi stars Lex Barker, Patricia Medina, Warren Stevens, Craig Stevens and John Dehner.
- When was Duel on the Mississippi released?
- Duel on the Mississippi was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.