On Guard vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.7/10 for On Guard). On Guard is the shorter watch at 2h 8m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 1997). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
On Guard
The Message| On Guard | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 8m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Philippe de Broca | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Vincent Perez, Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Renato Scarpa, Philippe Noiret | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
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.
The Message
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
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