On Guard
dir. Philippe de Broca
71
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France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.
Critics consensus
A spirited, old-fashioned swashbuckler.
Directed byPhilippe de Broca
StarringDaniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain, Yann Collette, Jean-François Stévenin
Written byJérôme Tonnerre, Jean Cosmos, Philippe de Broca
CinematographyJean-François Robin
EditingHenri Lanoë
MusicLondon Symphony Orchestra
On Guard
1997 · 2h 8m
Adventure, Action, Drama
France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.
Our Verdict
71
Critics Consensus
A spirited, old-fashioned swashbuckler.
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