On Guard (1997)
Some things are worth dying for
Starring Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Pérez
Directed by Philippe de Broca
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.
Runtime: 128 min.
Rating: 6.8
DVD
Languages: French
Countries: France,Italy
Genres: Adventure
Keywords: france,based on novel or book,older man younger woman relationship,disguise,swashbuckler,hunchback,french countryside,17th century,father daughter relationship,waiting for revenge
Cast
Lagardère
Count Gonzague
Duke of Nevers
Aurore de Nevers
Peyrolles
Cocardasse
Passepoil
Blanche de Caylus
Duke Philippe d'Orléans
Esope
Baron of Caylus
Paolo Campagnoli
Ornella