- Actors: Daniel Auteuil, Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Perez, Marie Gillain, Yann Collette
- Directors: Philippe de Broca
- Writers: Philippe de Broca, Jean Cosmos, Jérôme Tonnerre, Paul Féval
- Producers: Françoise Galfré, Patrick Godeau, Rita Rusic
- Format: PAL
- Language French
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Pathe
- DVD Release Date: 26 April 2004
- Run Time: 128 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0001XLWMG
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 16,690 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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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.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The Comte de Gonzague schemes against his cousin, the Duc de Nevers, even though he is the Duke's heir and will inherit his estates. The Count has kept secret the existence of the Duke's bastard, recently born. When the Duke learns of his child, he journeys to wed the mother, a baron's daughter, in her father's isolated chateau. The occupants of the castle are surprised and murdered by the Count and his men. The only ones to escape are the Duke's friend, the skilled swordsman Lagardère, and the infant, a girl, now the rightful heiress to the Duke's vast fortune. The Count believes the pair to have drowned, when in fact they have been concealed by a travelling troupe of Italian players. Twenty years pass. The Count has discovered that the two survive and seeks to have them slain. But Lagardère gains the confidence of the Count, and employment as his bookkeeper, through his clever disguise as a hunch-back... SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Ceasar Awards, ...Le Bossu ( Il Cavaliere di Lagardére ) ( Duell der Degen )
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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. The plot is extremely fast moving, with loads of scenes in loads of locations.
It is very much male fantasy so ladies won't enjoy it quite as much men.
The dialogue is pantomime quality, and is all the better for it.
Overall its not quite a classic, but is a very enjoyable watch.
Put simply, this is a fairy tale for adults, with added swashbuckling. The plot is extremely fast moving, with loads of scenes in loads of locations.
It is very much male fantasy so ladies won't enjoy it quite as much men.
The dialogue is pantomime quality, and is all the better for it.
Overall its not quite a classic, but is a very enjoyable watch.
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Great film - but it's the same as Le Bossu with a different title
This is a wonderful film, but it's available on a UK compatible disc for a fraction of the ludicrous prices being charged here. Look for Le Bossu (The Hunchback). Read more
Published 22 months ago by Real Man
"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... Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by GeekZilla
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 on 27 Aug 2009 by Mr. S. J. Moore
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
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
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 3 Jan 2004 by Mr. K. Ducklin
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
First class
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. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2002 by Alistair Duncan
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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