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On Guard
Some things are worth dying for
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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Synopsis
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.
More about On Guard
Cast
Daniel AuteuilLagardère
Fabrice LuchiniCount Gonzague
Vincent PerezDuke of Nevers
Marie GillainAurore de Nevers
Yann CollettePeyrolles
Jean-François StéveninCocardasse
Didier PainPassepoil
Claire NeboutBlanche de CaylusCredits
- Directed by
- Philippe de Broca
- Written by
- Jérôme Tonnerre, Philippe de Broca, Jean Cosmos, Paul Féval
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- Le Bossu
- Budget
- $30M
Production
Cecchi Gori Group Tiger CinematograficaItaly- AlicéléoFrance
Canal+France
TF1 Films ProductionFrance- Gemini Filmproduktion
- Prima Films
