Film

On Guard 1997

Directed by Philippe de Broca

  • Adventure, Action, Drama
  • 128 min

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.

AdventureActionDramafrancecountrysidebased on novel or bookolder man younger woman relationshipdisguiseswashbucklerhunchback17th centuryfather daughter relationshipwaiting for revenge

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Classical in form, resolved, earnest and grave.

  • classical in formformally daring
  • resolvedopen-ended
  • earnestironic
  • gravecomic
  • unpretentiousprestige

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