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On Guard

1997 · 128 min

A lush, old-fashioned swashbuckler that sweeps you up in swordfights, disguises, and a long-simmering quest for justice, with a warm heart at its center.

Tagline
Some things are worth dying for
Overview
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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How it feels

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Tone
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • found family
  • justice
  • betrayal
  • identity
Places
  • countryside
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour3
Realism6
Romance4
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
adventure, action, drama
Directed by
Philippe de Broca
Written by
Philippe de Broca, Jean Cosmos, Jérôme Tonnerre
Starring
Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain, Yann Collette, Jean-François Stévenin, Didier Pain, Claire Nebout
Music
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Cinematography
Jean-François Robin
Runtime
128 min
Country
France, Germany, Italy
Languages
French

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