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Le Bossu (1997) [VHS] [1998]

VHS ~ Daniel Auteuil
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Daniel Auteuil, Philippe Noiret, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain
  • Directors: Philippe De Broca
  • Format: Dolby, PAL, Subtitled, Surround Sound
  • Language French, Italian
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Pathe Distribution
  • VHS Release Date: 12 April 1999
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CYDP
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,539 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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On guard for magnificent swashbuckling action in the grand tradition of The Three Musketeers. When his great friend the Duke of Nevers (Vincent Perez) is slain in a dastardly assassination plot by the Count Gonzague (Fabrice Luchini), fencing master Lagadere (Daniel Auteuil) swears he will avenge his death and take care of his beloved orphaned daughter, Avrore (Marie Gillain).

Sixteen years later, after secretly hiding with a touring theatre group, Lagadere returns to the sumptuous Parisian courts to honour his deadly oath. Disguising himself as Gonzague’s hunchback manservant, Lagadere infiltrates the Count’s entourage and waits for his moment to strike and triumph over the traitorous forces of evil. Based on the beloved 1857 classic French novel, Le Bossu is an exciting epic saga packed with thrilling sword fights, heart-breaking romance and epic adventure.



Synopsis

Swashbuckling action based on a 19th Century novel. When the Duke of Nevers is assassinated by the Count Gonzague, Lagardere, a fencing master, swears vengeance. French dialogue.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A treat for swashbucklers, 14 Jun 2005
This review is from: Le Bossu [DVD] [1998] (DVD)
This film appeals on many fronts - swordplay, acting, atmosphere, costumes and the haunting music. The story-line is filled with variety. The notions of honour and chivalry and the plotting and scheming which goes with them are woven into the fabric of the story. We have watched this film many many times, and each time find something new and captivating - and never boring. I bought the CD of the movie music from Amazon, and have never regretted either purchase. A great film. Daniel Auteil is as masterful as ever.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful film!, 27 Sep 2001
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This review is from: Le Bossu [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
This film is brilliant. I saw it originally at the cinema and bought the video when it at last came out. Sadly a small screen doesn't do it full justice, and even more sadly Vincent Perez isn't in it much, but that is easily forgotten by the brilliant Daniel Auteuil and Fabrice Luchini who plays one of my favourite villains Legardere, with his cool calm collected yet absolutely vicious nature doing all he can to make sure no-one but he can have Blanche. And the outcome could have felt odd, but it isn't in the slightest. A Really great film.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars First class, 10 Jun 2002
By Alistair Duncan "AlistairD" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Le Bossu [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
I don't normally buy foreign language films but this one had to be bought. As a fencer I feel better placed than most to rate this film and I say again - first class. Proper fencing was on display here as opposed to the pap churned out by Hollywood. American film makers should take note of how it should be done before they attempt to make any more swashbucklers. Fencing aside, this was an excellent story and is certainly among my top ten personal favourite films.
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4.0 out of 5 stars "I'll avenge thee".
Le Bossu starts with some impressive swordfighting when the dashing Duke Nevers employs Lagardère as his bodyguard but the machismo of what appears to be a swashbuckling adventure... Read more
Published 22 days ago by DangermouseZilla

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent hunch!
For those who like swash and buckle and who have an interest in fencing, this is for you. True that good and bad are painted black and white but it's an old story with an... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. S. J. Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars Grand swashbuckling entertainment!
Philippe de Broca's 1997 version of Le Bossu (aka On Guard), an oft-filmed warhorse of French cinema, is probably the best of the bunch. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2006 by Trevor Willsmer

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure entertainment - An absolute gem
There are no extras on the DVD, but so what. This film will WOW you.
Put simply, this is a fairy tale for adults, with added swashbuckling. Read more
Published on 19 May 2005 by Prof TBun

4.0 out of 5 stars Top notch but where are the extras ?
As a fencer I feel better placed than most to rate this film and I think it is first class. Proper fencing was on display here as opposed to the pap churned out by Hollywood... Read more
Published on 13 May 2004 by Alistair Duncan

5.0 out of 5 stars Hey, Pathe! Why no DVD release?
How strange it is that this beautiful, lyrical and exciting film has only been released on steam video! Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2004 by Mr. K. Ducklin

5.0 out of 5 stars Dwhit from San Diego, CA USA
This is a French movie Americans could respect and like. I reivew Le Bossu here because it isn't sold in the states. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Swashbuckling at it's best
Brilliant! - Cracking costumes, good story & fantastic sword fights, with some good humour thrown in.

In the line of French films, based in the 17th C, this one is a must.

Published on 5 Mar 2001

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