The Last Duel
The Last Duel is a 2021 epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon, based on the 2004 book The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France by Eric Jager. Set in medieval France, the film stars Damon as Jean de Carrouges, a knight who challenges his friend, squire Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver) to a judicial duel after Jean's wife, Marguerite (Jodie Comer), accuses Jacques of raping her. The events leading up to the duel are divided into three chapters, reflecting the perspectives of the three main characters. Affleck also stars in a supporting role as Count Pierre d'Alençon.
Release date: 15 October 2021 (United Kingdom)
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Matt Damon; Adam Driver; Jodie Comer; Ben Affleck
Box office: $28.9 million
Adapted from: The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France
Production companies: 20th Century Studios, Scott Free Productions, TSG Entertainment, Pearl Street Films
