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The Last Duel is a 2021 historical drama film [6] 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 Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France by Eric Jager.
Oct 15, 2021 · At the heart of The Last Duel lies a historical mystery, still not definitively solved over 600 years later: was the noblewoman Marguerite de Carrouges raped by the squire Jacques Le Gris?
Oct 15, 2021 · To prove her claim true, Matt Damon's Jean challenges Le Gris to trial by combat. Of course, the movie is about much more than just the duel, as is the true story – so here's what went down.
The film was based upon the true story of a gas station attendant who claimed to be an heir of eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes, and it won two Academy Awards. Le Mat was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. In 1979, Le Mat reprised his role of John Milner in More American Graffiti.
YearTitleRole2009Chrome AngelsElliot2004Guido Levits2004Dori's Internist2001MonroeOct 14, 2021 · Is The Last Duel based on a true story? In short, yes. The first two chapters of the three-act film, penned by Damon and Affleck, draw heavily on Jager’s research, recounting Marguerite’s rape...
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Oct 16, 2021 · Yes, ‘The Last Duel’ is a true story. Here’s what’s historical fact and fiction Matt Damon as Sir Jean de Carrouges in 20th Century Studios’ “The Last Duel.”
Oct 18, 2021 · NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to film critic Kenneth Turan about The Last Duel, directed by Ridley Scott. The story takes place in 14th century France, based on true events about a trial by combat.