On Guard(1997)
Le Bossu
Some things are worth dying for
On Guard 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.
On Guard (1997) is a adventure, action and drama film directed by Philippe de Broca, released on December 3, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez and Marie Gillain. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 213 ratings.
- Director:
- Philippe de Broca
- Writers:
- Jérôme Tonnerre, Jean Cosmos, Philippe de Broca
- Producers:
- Patrick Godeau
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-François Robin
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Alicéléo, Canal+, TF1 Films Production, Gemini Filmproduktion, Prima Films
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Status:
- Released
On Guard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Auteuil
as Lagardère
Fabrice Luchini
as Count Gonzague
Vincent Perez
as Duke of Nevers
Marie Gillain
as Aurore de Nevers
Yann Collette
as Peyrolles
Jean-François Stévenin
as Cocardasse
Didier Pain
as Passepoil
Claire Nebout
as Blanche de Caylus
Philippe Noiret
as Duke Philippe d'Orléans
Charlie Nelson
as Esope
Jacques Sereys
as Baron of Caylus
Renato Scarpa
as Paolo Campagnoli
Key crew
Directed by Philippe de Broca, written by Jérôme Tonnerre, Jean Cosmos and Philippe de Broca, produced by Patrick Godeau.
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On Guard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 213 ratings.
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On Guard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch On Guard online?
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On Guard (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in On Guard?
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The main cast of On Guard (1997) includes Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain and Yann Collette. The film was directed by Philippe de Broca. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was On Guard released?
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On Guard was released on December 3, 1997 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is On Guard worth watching?
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On Guard (1997) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 213 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.