Adventure ·Action ·Drama · France · 1997 · 2h 8m

On Guard

Le Bossu

On Guard poster
Director
Philippe de Broca
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
Crew
Jean-François Robin — Director of Photography Henri Lanoë — Editor Philippe Sarde — Original Music Composer Jean Cosmos — Screenplay Philippe de Broca — Screenplay Jérôme Tonnerre — Writer
Tagline

Some things are worth dying for

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.

Mood & Themes
francecountrysidebased on novel or bookolder man younger woman relationshipdisguiseswashbucklerhunchback17th centuryfather daughter relationshipwaiting for revenge
Key Collaborators
Philippe de Broca Director Jean-François Robin Director of Photography Henri Lanoë Editor Philippe Sarde Original Music Composer Jean Cosmos Screenplay Philippe de Broca Screenplay Jérôme Tonnerre Writer Paul Féval Novel Patrick Godeau Producer Bernard Vézat Production Design
Follow the Thread

Philippe de Broca directed On Guard. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

Philippe de Broca's filmography → More Adventure → More Action → More Drama → Jean-François Robin's cinematography →
Agent-readable