On Guard
Some things are worth dying for
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Release Date
12/3/1997Runtime
128 minsOverview
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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ReleasedOriginal Language
FrenchBudget
$30,000,000Revenue
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A swashbuckling period adventure that balances stylised swordplay and derring-do with genuine emotional stakes, a masterfully crafted revenge tale where honour, duty, and unexpected affection intertwine across decades.
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Daniel Auteuil
Lagardère
Fabrice Luchini
Count Gonzague
Vincent Perez
Duke of Nevers
Marie Gillain
Aurore de Nevers
Yann Collette
Peyrolles
Jean-François Stévenin
Cocardasse
Didier Pain
Passepoil
Claire Nebout
Blanche de Caylus
Philippe Noiret
Duke Philippe d'Orléans
Charlie Nelson
Esope
Jacques Sereys
Baron of Caylus
Renato Scarpa
Paolo Campagnoli
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