Historical sword fighting and dueling with swords in Hollywood

[JimBowie1958]

I h ave had a few years of training in fencing and historical swordsmanship, and I am no expert by any means. Some h ave studied this topic all their lives and are incredibly knowledgeable.

That being said there are two movies with reputedly good dueling scenes, 'The Duelist' and 'Rob Roy' that have impressive sword fighting choreography for a movie. and this is mostly because directors dont know jack about sword fighting, but mostly it is because what makes for good sword fighting does not make for good cinematography.

All that being said thhis guy who is a historical saber fencer reviews these two movies and also the fight between Arya Stark and Briene of Tarth. Hope you enjoy them.


The duelists, first duel, matching small swords


small swords
The Duelists, second duel


review



sabre duel
The duelists, third duel



Briene of Tarth vrs Arya Stark



Rob Roy
duel between Archibald and Will, introducing the bonafides of Archibald
Rob Roy (2/10) Movie CLIP - Archibald Defeats Will (1995) HD


final duel in Rob roy. rapier vrs broadsword
Rob Roy - Final Duel

review
Movie Fight Review 3: Rob Roy (1995) - Final Duel


Best dueling swords
Which sword is best in a one-on-one duel?..... Historical fencing