The Long Duel (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1967, The Long Duel is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Ken Annakin, running about 115 minutes. “The blazing passions of a land…its proud warriors…its exotic women…bursting aflame in revolt!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An idealistic colonial police officer is sent to capture a rebel leader who threatens the stability of the Raj's north-west frontier. Despite his official colonial capacity, the policeman is impressed by the ingenuity and integrity of his enemy and is determined to arrest him alive rather than bring him in dead as his superiors might wish.
Who’s in it. The Long Duel stars Yul Brynner as Sultan, Trevor Howard as Freddie Young, Charlotte Rampling as Jane Stafford and Harry Andrews as Miles Stafford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Long Duel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Duel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Duel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Duel (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Long Duel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Long Duel worth watching?
- The Long Duel holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Duel?
- The Long Duel stars Yul Brynner, Trevor Howard, Charlotte Rampling, Harry Andrews and Andrew Keir.
- When was The Long Duel released?
- The Long Duel was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.