Set in 1860 St. Petersburg, the story centers on (played by Pyotr Fyodorov), a disgraced former army officer who returns from exile. He makes a living as a "proxy" duelist, taking the place of others in honor-restoring pistol matches for money. Behind his cold, mercenary exterior lies a man seeking to restore his own noble status and exact revenge on the manipulative Count Beklemishev (Vladimir Mashkov), who was responsible for his downfall. Review: 'The Duelist' Is a Good Shot. A Very Good Shot.
The 2016 Russian film (Russian: Duelyant ) is a visually stunning period drama that blends historical atmosphere with gritty, Western-style action. Directed by Aleksey Mizgirev, the film is set in 19th-century Imperial Russia and follows a mysterious professional duelist named Yakovlev. Plot Overview