War during the 19th century is fought on a grand scale, with thousands of soldiers butchering each other without really knowing why. Originating from an original true story written by noted novelist Joseph Conrad, this movie is called " The Duellists. " Directed by none other than Ridley Scott, it relates the tale of two Officers Lt. D'Hubert and Lt. Feraud ( Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel) who elect to duel over a trivial matter which spans the length of 15 years. In the backdrop of the Napoleonic war, their personal duel is swallowed up by the events of the era. The drama takes the audience across boarders and in all seasons. The acting is superior as well as the locations in which this film is set. Among the familiar faces is Pete Postlethwaite, Albert Finney, Edward Fox, Tom Conti, Alun Armstrong and narrated by Stacy Keach. All in all, this is one of those rare film which will in time become a Classic for the director as well as the stellar cast. Great movie and easily recommended. ****