Eleven Samurai vs On Guard
Eleven Samurai has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.7/10 for On Guard). Eleven Samurai is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 8m. Eleven Samurai is the older of the two (1967 against 1997). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eleven Samurai
On Guard| Eleven Samurai | On Guard | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 1967 | 1997 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 2h 8m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Eiichi Kudō | Philippe de Broca |
| Main cast | Kei Satō, Isao Natsuyagi, Kō Nishimura, Kōtarō Satomi, Kōji Nanbara | Vincent Perez, Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Renato Scarpa, Philippe Noiret |
Synopsis
Eleven Samurai
The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
On Guard
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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