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Feature film — 1997

On Guard (1997)

6.72h 8mAdventure — Action — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 219 votes.

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica / Alicéléo / Canal+ / TF1 Films Production / Gemini Filmproduktion / Prima Films

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Director: Philippe de Broca

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Cast & crew

Daniel Auteuil as Lagardère

Daniel Auteuil

Lagardère

Fabrice Luchini as Count Gonzague

Fabrice Luchini

Count Gonzague

Vincent Perez as Duke of Nevers

Vincent Perez

Duke of Nevers

Marie Gillain as Aurore de Nevers

Marie Gillain

Aurore de Nevers

Yann Collette as Peyrolles

Yann Collette

Peyrolles

Jean-François Stévenin as Cocardasse

Jean-François Stévenin

Cocardasse

Didier Pain as Passepoil

Didier Pain

Passepoil

Claire Nebout as Blanche de Caylus

Claire Nebout

Blanche de Caylus

Philippe Noiret as Duke Philippe d'Orléans

Philippe Noiret

Duke Philippe d'Orléans

Charlie Nelson as Esope

Charlie Nelson

Esope

Jacques Sereys as Baron of Caylus

Jacques Sereys

Baron of Caylus

Renato Scarpa as Paolo Campagnoli

Renato Scarpa

Paolo Campagnoli

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