# On Guard (1997)

> A master swordsman hides behind a hunchbacked disguise to protect a lost heiress and avenge a dynastic massacre.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26018

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
- Director: Philippe de Broca
- Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain, Yann Collette, Jean-François Stévenin, Didier Pain, Claire Nebout
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118756/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: romantic, thrilling, witty, adventure night, period film marathon

## Synopsis

A tale of betrayal and hidden legacies unfolds in the French countryside.

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