DRAMA . 1962 . 1h 37m . 6.5/10

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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.

Starring Frits Helmuth, John Price, Axel Strøbye
6.5/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
1962
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Duellen was released 64 years ago in 1962.
Overview
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 m...
Duellen is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 37m.

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Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
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Rating
6.5/10 (4 votes)

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What is Duellen about?
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.
How long is Duellen?
Duellen has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Duellen?
The cast of Duellen includes Frits Helmuth, John Price, Axel Strøbye, Hans Kurt, Buster Larsen.
What is the rating of Duellen?
Duellen has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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