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DRAMA . 1967 . 1h 55m . 5.1/10

The Long Duel_

"The blazing passions of a land…its proud warriors…its exotic women…bursting aflame in revolt!"

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.

Starring Yul Brynner, Trevor Howard, Charlotte Rampling
5.1/10
Rating
1h 55m
Runtime
1967
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The blazing passions of a land…its proud warriors…its exotic women…bursting aflame in revolt!

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.

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Cast
Yul Brynner stars as Sultan in The Long Duel.
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Year context
The Long Duel was released 59 years ago in 1967.
Overview
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 co...
The Long Duel is a Drama, Action, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 55m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (21 votes)

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What is The Long Duel 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.
How long is The Long Duel?
The Long Duel has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who stars in The Long Duel?
The cast of The Long Duel includes Yul Brynner, Trevor Howard, Charlotte Rampling, Harry Andrews, Andrew Keir.
What is the rating of The Long Duel?
The Long Duel has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Action Adventure
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