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On Guard!

Play trailer Poster for On Guard! 2002,  2h 8m,  Adventure/ History/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 88% 32 Reviews Tomatometer 78% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
88% Tomatometer 32 Reviews 78% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Lagardère (Daniel Auteuil), a commoner, meets the Duc de Nevers (Vincent Perez), and the two, both expert swordsmen, develop a close bond. When the duke discovers he has fathered an illegitimate daughter in the countryside, he decides to marry the baby's mother, and brings Lagardère along for the journey. On the day of the wedding, though, the duke is killed by his fiendish cousin, Count Gonzague (Fabrice Luchini). Lagardère escapes with the infant and bides his time until he can exact revenge.
On Guard!

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Critics Consensus

A spirited, old-fashioned swashbuckler.

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Doris N. Truong Dallas Morning News Jan 24, 2003
B+
Sometimes, nothing satisfies like old-fashioned swashbuckling. And in this regard, On Guard delivers. Go to Full Review
Wesley Morris Boston Globe Jan 3, 2003
3/4
Despite its postdated irrelevance and its dopey title, this Daniel Auteuil vehicle is ludicrous fun. Go to Full Review
Allison Benedikt Chicago Tribune Jan 3, 2003
2/4
An awkward and indigestible movie. Go to Full Review
Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Sep 30, 2020
4/5
In the grand tradition of the once beloved swashbuckler, de Broca's On Guard is a topnotch example, especially considering it was material produced several times before. Go to Full Review
Jason Best Movie Talk Mar 14, 2011
A dashing hero, dastardly villain and winsome distressed damsel, not to mention a melodramatic plot, thrilling sword fights and high-spirited comedy - all the elements you need to fashion the perfect swashbuckler. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 21, 2005
3/5
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Cast & Crew

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Philippe de Broca

Director

Daniel Auteuil

Lagardère

Fabrice Luchini

Gonzague

Vincent Perez

Duc de Nevers

Marie Gillain

Aurore

Yann Collette

Peyrolles

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Synopsis Lagardère (Daniel Auteuil), a commoner, meets the Duc de Nevers (Vincent Perez), and the two, both expert swordsmen, develop a close bond. When the duke discovers he has fathered an illegitimate daughter in the countryside, he decides to marry the baby's mother, and brings Lagardère along for the journey. On the day of the wedding, though, the duke is killed by his fiendish cousin, Count Gonzague (Fabrice Luchini). Lagardère escapes with the infant and bides his time until he can exact revenge.
Director
Philippe de Broca
Screenwriter
Jean Cosmos
Distributor
Empire Pictures
Production Co
Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinema
Genre
Adventure, History, Drama
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 18, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$261.0K
Runtime
2h 8m
Sound Mix
Surround
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