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On Guard
This superb swashbuckler stars Daniel Auteuil as Legardere, a swordsman in 18th-century France who befriends his fellow fencing student, the dashing Duke de Nevers (Vincent Perez), only to wind up on the run and accused of his murder. Nevers` villain... This superb swashbuckler stars Daniel Auteuil as Legardere, a swordsman in 18th-century France who befriends his fellow fencing student, the dashing Duke de Nevers (Vincent Perez), only to wind up on the run and accused of his murder. Nevers` villainous cousin (Fabrice Luchini) has orchestrated the killing, and is now after the Duke`s infant child, Aurore, who is rescued and raised by Legardere. The years pass and Aurore grows into a ravishing beauty (played by Marie Gillain), who has inherited her father`s skill with a sword, and, controversially, developed more than just a daughterly love for her protector. Sworn to avenge the Duke`s death and restore Aurore`s rightful title, Legardere undertakes a daring scheme of retribution and revenge. Like a great old novel (it`s adapted from LE BOSSU by Paul Feval) the film grips one`s attention firmly from beginning to end, with Auteuil a dashing Fairbanks-esque hero, Luchini a most hissable villain, and Gillain a damsel worth dying for. Sumptuous photography lovingly captures the epic sets and breathtaking outdoor locations without ever distracting from character, plot, or pace.
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