
On Guard
3.3
Adventure
Action
Drama
1997
128 min
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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.
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"Based on the historical novel called Le Bossu, this great French ⚔️ sword fighting film is a wonderful mixture of action, adventure, comedy, and drama. Starring Daniel Auteuil as Lagardère/Le Bossu, Fabrice Luchini as Gonzague, Vincent Perez as Duke of Nevers, and Marie Gillain as Aurore Nevers. Lagardère is a skilled swordsman looking to have his craft challenged. He becomes fast friends with the Duke of Nevers, who teaches him his methods. Lagardère's loyalty is challenged in the royal court when an evil plan is hatched against the Duke. The storyline picks up steam, and there follows intrigue, swordplay, and some dark comedy. French audio. "