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On Guard

1997 · 128 min Adventure Action Drama
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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Original Title Le Bossu
Year 1997
Country France, Germany, Italy
Genre Adventure, Action, Drama
Director Philippe de Broca
Runtime 128 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (202 votes)

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Momentum is sustained from first scene to last. The director knows how to give the viewer breathing room without losing tension — and that's valuable in the genre.

Watches in one breath. Plot logic is secondary — what matters here is movement and rhythm, and that's all in order.

For genre fans — essential viewing. For those looking for something deeper — possibly not the film.

Director: Philippe de Broca

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with friends, volume up. Talking during the film is acceptable.

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