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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.
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How long is Duellen?
Duellen has a runtime of 1h 37m (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed Duellen?
Duellen was directed by Knud Leif Thomsen and released in 1962.
What genre is Duellen?
Duellen is a Drama film (1962).
Who stars in Duellen?
The cast of Duellen includes Frits Helmuth, John Price, Axel Strøbye, Hans Kurt, Buster Larsen.
What is the TMDB rating for Duellen?
Duellen has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 5 votes.
