Even though I'm an Errol fan, this is the best choreographed swordplay scene in movie history. The lack of a musical accompaniment seems to make the duel sequence more vivid, with only the clashing of swords and gasps from the audience augmenting to the action.
I like this because now you always hear music with fight scenes and they never make real sounds for punches or anything. This sounds like it is real. The funny think is my friend fences and he said a real fencing match or whatever you call it takes a few seconds. It is only a couple of moves long before you win or lose. Still very great though. I want to see this now. I went from looking at Hitler for World History to this. Actually closely related if you have time. I love the internet hahaha.
These two men were at their peak and I absolutely love this scene. I have always had a huge crush on Mel Ferrer - a gallant and beautiful graceful actor. But -- why did you end this before the last scene? I suppose I'll just have to get my DVD and watch it again!
I see. It just reminded me of the actor Jude Law. You've written you had a crush on Mel Ferrer... so... i wasn't sure and wondered. Not that i have anything against homosexuals. Just curious.
@fleischpudding You were asking me if I have seen more than one movie...what was that supposed to mean? I like this movie so this makes me a one and only movie watcher?
@mrtnellis You should see the French swashbuckling movies like the ones with Jean Marais (The Capitan, The Hunchback, Captain Fracasse) or the more recent Hunchback Daniel Auteuil. I practice fencing, I can say they're considerably better.
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Churruminonian 3 months ago
Even though I'm an Errol fan, this is the best choreographed swordplay scene in movie history. The lack of a musical accompaniment seems to make the duel sequence more vivid, with only the clashing of swords and gasps from the audience augmenting to the action.
errolfan 6 months ago
I waited all through this great film, to see this great sword fight. And it didn't let me down Love it!
JAdams921 7 months ago
Think how long it must have taken to choreograph this fight. No camera tricks and stunt doubles like today's films.
Krylov223 10 months ago
Impossible to believe. Most sword fights would end in less then 15 seconds. Ask any fensing masters.
vkorchnoifan 11 months ago
@vkorchnoifan
Actually not, at least not for me. It is said, Samurai duels last even less than 15 sec. One strike, One kill.
palasta 11 months ago
@vkorchnoifan Yeah off course, but then we wouldn't have this great movie, wouldn't we ?
PeterKuypers 11 months ago
@vkorchnoifan My personal motto: "Lighten up; it's a MOVIE."
Tizmaole 4 months ago in playlist Cool Fight Scenes
Best sword fight scene !!!
tallthinwavy3 1 year ago
The soccer horns really add something to this great scene.
farside314 1 year ago
The Spanish Main...with John Henreid. Tyronne Powers...The Black Swan. Tony Curtis...Men in their Magnifient Machines( The Great Race).
johncarter55 1 year ago
No music, no witty dialogue, nothing but one huge unbelievable fencing sequence. Arguably, the finest ever filmed (in my humble opinion).
errolfan 1 year ago
Janet Leigh must be the prettiest woman of that era, no way that Tony Curtis had good taste.
WiltatKansas 1 year ago
I like this because now you always hear music with fight scenes and they never make real sounds for punches or anything. This sounds like it is real. The funny think is my friend fences and he said a real fencing match or whatever you call it takes a few seconds. It is only a couple of moves long before you win or lose. Still very great though. I want to see this now. I went from looking at Hitler for World History to this. Actually closely related if you have time. I love the internet hahaha.
heyitsRyanS 1 year ago
@heyitsRyanS
Your friend might be right... i for one am no expert in fencing.
However, if you want to watch another great movie fencing scene:
Mark of Zorro
/watch?v=gRTl8FeB5Mg
It might be closer to reality...
Uhm, you live in Germany?
palasta 1 year ago
These two men were at their peak and I absolutely love this scene. I have always had a huge crush on Mel Ferrer - a gallant and beautiful graceful actor. But -- why did you end this before the last scene? I suppose I'll just have to get my DVD and watch it again!
cruisinjude 2 years ago
@cruisinjude
"I suppose I'll just have to get my DVD and watch it again! "
That's why! ;D
But seriously, my intention was to keep up the tension and not to spoiler.
palasta 2 years ago
No problem. I just get carried away . . . or maybe I should be carried away! LOL
cruisinjude 2 years ago
Hm, i wonder. Jude is a male name, isn't it?
palasta 2 years ago
Jude is "omni-gender" -- in my case it's a nickname for Judy. :)
cruisinjude 2 years ago
I see. It just reminded me of the actor Jude Law. You've written you had a crush on Mel Ferrer... so... i wasn't sure and wondered. Not that i have anything against homosexuals. Just curious.
Have fun & gn8
palasta 2 years ago
One of my favorite movie EVER!
Giuly82again 2 years ago
have you seen more than 1 movie?
fleischpudding 2 years ago
@fleischpudding Am I supposed to laugh?
Giuly82again 2 years ago
I aint forcin nobuddy to do anyting
fleischpudding 2 years ago
@fleischpudding You were asking me if I have seen more than one movie...what was that supposed to mean? I like this movie so this makes me a one and only movie watcher?
Giuly82again 2 years ago
nice love the fencing action
fatalityproductionsz 2 years ago
Still one of the best sword fights
mrtnellis 2 years ago 11
@mrtnellis You should see the French swashbuckling movies like the ones with Jean Marais (The Capitan, The Hunchback, Captain Fracasse) or the more recent Hunchback Daniel Auteuil. I practice fencing, I can say they're considerably better.
deusirae76 1 year ago
@deusirae76 how about " la tulipe noire" ( black tulip ) with Alain Delon?.
vladastorian 10 months ago
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@vladastorian I haven't seen it yet.
deusirae76 10 months ago
I demand satisfaction!
whaler3232 2 years ago
i loved teh movie ^^
0xfreaddie0x 2 years ago
Great movie, lots of action & wit. Beautiful actors, clothes and set-ups.
jardinsdebagatelle 2 years ago
cool
brandokelly 3 years ago