Quick Facts
DirectorPhilippe de Broca
Runtime2h 8m · 12
GenresAction · Adventure · Drama
Release1997-12-03
Film
On Guard
1997· 12· 2h 8m· Action· Adventure· Drama
“Some things are worth dying for”
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.
1997-12-03
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorPhilippe de Broca
WriterJérôme Tonnerre
ScreenplayJean Cosmos
ProducerPatrick Godeau
Director of PhotographyJean-François Robin
Original Music ComposerPhilippe Sarde
EditorHenri Lanoë
Full cast & crew (14 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released1997-12-03
Runtime2h 8m · 12
StatusReleased
StudiosCecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica · Alicéléo · Canal+
Budget$30M
LanguagesFrench
CountriesFrance · Germany · Italy
Rating6.7/10 · 205 votes
Original languagefr
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