On Guard (1997)

Some things are worth dying for

On Guard (1997) poster

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.

Director: Philippe de Broca
Genre: Adventure, Action, Drama
Runtime: 128 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: London Symphony Orchestra, Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: Jean-François Robin
Editing: Henri Lanoë
Production: Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Alicéléo, Canal+, TF1 Films Production, Gemini Filmproduktion, Prima Films
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Language: Français
Budget: $30M
Original Language: fr

Keywords

france, countryside, based on novel or book, older man younger woman relationship, disguise, swashbuckler, hunchback, 17th century, father daughter relationship, waiting for revenge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Guard about?
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.
Who directed On Guard?
On Guard was directed by Philippe de Broca.
Who stars in On Guard?
On Guard stars Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain, Yann Collette, Jean-François Stévenin.
How long is On Guard?
On Guard has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
What genre is On Guard?
On Guard is a Adventure, Action, Drama film.
What is the budget of On Guard?
On Guard had a budget of $30M.
Where was On Guard produced?
On Guard was produced in France, Germany, Italy.