On Guard
Le Bossu
1997 · 2h 8m · Action, Adventure, Drama · France, Germany · Rated 12 (DE)
Some things are worth dying for
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.
Directed by
Philippe de BrocaBased on the novel by
Paul Féval6.5Smart score
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17th centurybased on novel or bookcountrysidedisguisefather daughter relationshipfrancehunchbackolder man younger woman relationshipswashbucklerwaiting for revenge
Rating12 (DE)
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