Ben Affleck & Matt Damon starrer 'The Last Duel' to release in October in India

Filmmaker Ridley Scott’s historical drama The Last Duel will hit the theatres in the country on October 22, the makers announced on Thursday. Directed by Scott, The Last Duel is headlined by Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck.

From 20th Century Studios  comes The Last Duel - a gripping tale of betrayal and vengeance set against the brutality of 14th century France. Based on actual events, the historical epic unravels long-held assumptions about France’s last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, two friends turned bitter rivals.

The Last Duel stars Oscar winner Matt Damon, two-time Academy Award nominee Adam Driver, Emmy winner Jodie Comer and two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck. The film is directed by four-time Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott.

The Last Duel releases on 22nd October in theatres across India.

“Based on actual events, the historical epic unravels long-held assumptions about France’s last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges (Damon) and Jacques Le Gris (Driver), two friends turned bitter rivals,” the synopsis read.

The Last Duel had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month.