The Duel (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1981, The Duel is an action, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Officer Moldovan must solve the case of a robbery. Credit Central Bank was robbed fast and hard by a gang of professionals. Moldovan is trying to catch the man behind Rica Pasarin, the gang leader, by using his brother, who is a pickpocket thief.
Who’s in it. The Duel stars Sergiu Nicolaescu as Comisarul Moldovan, Jean Constantin as Limbă (Tongue), Colea Răutu as Grigore Maimuca and Ovidiu Iuliu Moldovan as Ticu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Duel sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Duel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 Duel (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Duel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Duel worth watching?
- The Duel holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Duel?
- The Duel stars Sergiu Nicolaescu, Jean Constantin, Colea Răutu, Ovidiu Iuliu Moldovan and George Mihăiță.
- When was The Duel released?
- The Duel was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.