Duellen (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1962, Duellen is a drama film directed by Knud Leif Thomsen.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Duellen stars Frits Helmuth, John Price, Axel Strøbye and Hans Kurt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Duellen 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 Duellen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Duellen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Duellen (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Duellen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Duellen worth watching?
- Duellen holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Duellen?
- Duellen stars Frits Helmuth, John Price, Axel Strøbye, Hans Kurt and Buster Larsen.
- When was Duellen released?
- Duellen was released in 1962.