On Guard (1997)
Movie 2h 8m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline
On Guard is an action, adventure and drama movie from 1997. It is directed by Philippe de Broca. The cast includes Vincent Perez, Daniel Auteuil and Fabrice Luchini. The running time is 2h 8m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
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 & crew
- Philippe de BrocaDirector
- Vincent Perezas Duke of Nevers
- Daniel Auteuilas Lagardère
- Fabrice Luchinias Count Gonzague
- Renato Scarpaas Paolo Campagnoli
- Philippe Noiretas Duke Philippe d'Orléans
- Marie Gillainas Aurore de Nevers
- Yann Colletteas Peyrolles
- Jean-François Stéveninas Cocardasse
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Questions about On Guard
- What genre is On Guard?
- On Guard is categorised as Action, Adventure, Drama.
- Who stars in On Guard?
- Vincent Perez, Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Renato Scarpa, Philippe Noiret appear in the main cast.
- Who directed On Guard?
- Philippe de Broca directed On Guard.
- How long is On Guard?
- On Guard runs for 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- Is On Guard worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch On Guard?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
