On Guard (1997)

Name: On Guard
Director: Philippe de Broca
Genre: Adventure, Action, Drama
Released: 1997-12-03
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain, Yann Collette

Some things are worth dying for

3 December 1997 · 2h 08mAdventureActionDrama

★ 6.7 / 10 · 217 votes on TMDB

Directed by Philippe de Broca

What it's about

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.