Fresh
Sometimes, nothing satisfies like old-fashioned swashbuckling. And in this regard, On Guard delivers.
Doris N. Truong, Dallas Morning News
On Guard
Some things are worth dying for
1997 · 2h 8m · N/A
Action, Adventure, Drama
Directed by
Philippe de Broca
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On Guard
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Philippe de Broca Director
- Daniel Auteuil as Lagardère
- Fabrice Luchini as 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 Cast
- Charlie Nelson Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
87%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Despite its postdated irrelevance and its dopey title, this Daniel Auteuil vehicle is ludicrous fun.
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
Rotten
An awkward and indigestible movie.
Allison Benedikt, Chicago Tribune
Fresh
It's a tale well told and nearly irresistible.
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
Fresh
A big, gorgeous, sprawling swashbuckler that delivers its diversions in grand, uncomplicated fashion.
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle
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