On Guard
1997 · Movie · 128 min · ★ 6.7 · 79% critics
In 17th-century France, a skilled swordsman is drawn into a deadly feud after a nobleman is betrayed and killed. Sworn to protect the last heir, he goes on the run, facing relentless enemies while balancing duty, revenge, and an unexpected bond that complicates his mission.
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Details
- Original title
- Le Bossu
- Years
- 1997
- Release date
- 1997-12-03
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Critic score
- 79/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (205 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic, warm swashbuckling adventure with humor, romance, and lots of duels, in the spirit of The Count of Monte Cristo; Not for you if uneasy romance themes or subtitles aren’t your thing.
Pros: lively swashbuckling adventure; warm humor and heart; exciting sword fights | Cons: predictable storyline; long runtime with subtitles; romance may feel uncomfortable
Themes
- france
- countryside
- based on novel or book
- older man younger woman relationship
- disguise
- swashbuckler
- hunchback
- 17th century
- father daughter relationship
- waiting for revenge
Awards & recognition
- César Award — Best Actress · 1998 · nominated
Cast & crew
Daniel Auteuil
as Lagardère
Fabrice Luchini
as Count Gonzague
Vincent Perez
as Duke of Nevers
Marie Gillain
as Aurore de Nevers
Yann Collette
as Peyrolles
Jean-François Stévenin
as Cocardasse
Didier Pain
as Passepoil
Claire Nebout
as Blanche de Caylus
Philippe Noiret
as Duke Philippe d'Orléans
Charlie Nelson
as Esope
Directed by Philippe de Broca