On Guard (1997)

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.

Release Date : Dec 03, 1997

Runtime : 2h 8m

Genre : Adventure  Action  Drama  

Companies : Cecchi Gori, Alicéléo, Canal+, TF1 Films Production, Gemini Filmproduktion, Prima Films

Countries : France, Germany, Italy

Keywords : france, based on novel or book, older man younger woman relationship, disguise, swashbuckler, hunchback, french countryside, 17th century, father daughter relationship, waiting for revenge