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On Guard(Le Bossu)

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France, Italy, Germany · 1997
2h 8m
Director Philippe de Broca
Starring Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain
Genre Adventure

In 16th century France, when the Duke of Nevres is killed by his would-be heir the Count of Gonzague, the Count retains wealth and power for 20 years. However, when the Duke's rightful heir comes of age and is aided by the Duke's former confidant, the legitimacy of the Count's dukedom is called into question.

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Consistently enjoyable, if rarely exceptional, mass entertainment.

90

Salon by Charles Taylor

A delight from top to bottom, packed with romance, adventure, beautifully executed swordplay and a sumptuous period look.

50

L.A. Weekly by Hazel-Dawn Dumpert

The film is never less than lovely to gaze upon, shot in saturated colors, richly appointed in period trappings and peopled only by the very beautiful. But it is also, by its end, too silly to take seriously.

80

Los Angeles Times by Kevin Thomas

Splendid entertainment, young in spirit but accomplished in all aspects with the fullness of spirit and sense of ease that comes only with experience.

75

Boston Globe by Wesley Morris

The story is a mess. But On Guard was directed by the reliable Philippe de Broca, who imbues the whole affair with high-calorie silliness.

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