Shout Factory recently send us over information about their upcoming Blu-Ray release of Ridley Scott's debut film "The Duellists". The film was awarded "Best But Film" at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival. It stars Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel Albert Finney, Edward Fox and Tom Conti.

Special features on the Blu-Ray includes all new bonus features including an all-new interview with Keith Carradine, audio commentary by Ridley Scott and the featurette Duelling Directors: Ridley Scott and Kevin Reynolds.

"The Duellists" makes its Blu-Ray debut on January 29th.

Press Release:


Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel star in Ridley Scott’s first feature-length motion picture, The Duellists. Two officers in Napoleon’s army violently confront each other in a series of duels. The duels begin as a reaction to a minor incident and escalate into a consuming passion that rules the lives of both men for a period of 30 years. Based on Joseph Conrad’s story, The Duellists explores the themes of obsession, honor and violence. Awarded “Best Debut Film” at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival, this visually stunning film weaves a compelling story through to an unexpected conclusion.

Never before available on Blu-ray, this critically acclaimed film will be released on January 29th, 2013 from Shout! Factory. Featuring an all-star supporting cast including Albert Finney, Edward Fox and Tom Conti, the Blu-ray release will feature all new bonus features including an all-new interview with Keith Carradine, audio commentary by Ridley Scott and the featurette Duelling Directors: Ridley Scott and Kevin Reynolds.

Fans can pre-order their copy by visiting http://www.shoutfactory.com/?q=node/215688

Bonus Features:
Audio Commentary by Ridley Scott
Duelling Directors: Ridley Scott and Kevin Reynolds Featurette
The Story of The Duellists – New interview with actor Keith Carradine

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