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.
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Cast
- Daniel AuteuilLagardère
- Fabrice LuchiniCount Gonzague
- Vincent PerezDuke of Nevers
- Marie GillainAurore de Nevers
- Yann CollettePeyrolles
- Jean-François StéveninCocardasse
- Didier PainPassepoil
- Claire NeboutBlanche de Caylus
- Philippe NoiretDuke Philippe d'Orléans
- Charlie NelsonEsope
Recommendations
- 90
Salon
A delight from top to bottom, packed with romance, adventure, beautifully executed swordplay and a sumptuous period look. - 80
Chicago Reader
This is effective as straight-ahead, action-packed storytelling, losing some of its energy only in the final stretch. - 80
Washington Post
Movie is over-the-top but enjoyable entertainment. - 80
Los Angeles Times
Splendid entertainment, young in spirit but accomplished in all aspects with the fullness of spirit and sense of ease that comes only with experience. - 75
San Francisco Chronicle
A big, gorgeous, sprawling swashbuckler that delivers its diversions in grand, uncomplicated fashion. - 75
New York Post
Generally delightful, and reminiscent of two vanished ages: when men were men, and when movies were movies. - 75
Boston Globe
The story is a mess. But On Guard was directed by the reliable Philippe de Broca, who imbues the whole affair with high-calorie silliness. - 70
TV Guide Magazine
There's terrific chemistry between Perez and Auteuil.
