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French leading man Daniel Auteuil duels like a master in this swashbuckling adventure replete with swordfights, treachery, revenge and murder. The ruthless Count Gonzague is in line to inherit a fortune from his dashing cousin the Duke of Nevers and won't let anyone stand in his way, hiring young swordsman Largardere to be the assasin. But when the young Largardere switches his allegiance and becomes a loyal friend of Nevers, the Count leads his henchman into battle on the Duke's wedding day. When the bloodshed is over and many lives are lost, Gonzague is left to protect and raise his friend's orphaned infant and swears vengeance will one day be his. Adapted from the historical novel by Paul Feval, Le Bossu is an award-winning classic swashbuckler that received a BAFTA nomination and garnered a Cesar prize along with another eight nominations.
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A pacey and polished picture that's never anything less than sabre-rattling entertainment --Radio Times
Magnificent --Sunday Express
Magnificent --Sunday Express
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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. Daniel Auteuil is the sword-for-hire who finds himself sworn to avenge the death of Vincent Perez's amiably pompous aristocrat and to restore his daughter to her inheritance, purloined by Perez's evil cousin (Fabrice Lucini). Shades of Scaramouche ensue as they hide out with a group of travelling players, Auteuil working his way into Lucini's confidence by disguising himself as a hunchback (many businessmen used to hire hunchbacks because it was believed lucky to touch their humps or sign contracts on their backs!). The first half is a little awkward in tone, with Auteuil overdoing the youthful enthusiasm a bit (he's better at doleful than happy), but the second half is pure joy, filled with swordfights, rescues and good old fashioned sentimentality. Vincent Perez has fun sending up his swashbuckling image and even the usually one note Lucini rallies in the second half as he gets to wallow in his own villainy. De Broca's direction has much more panache and wit this time round than in his other classic swashbuckler, Cartouche, the script is extremely witty and Philippe Sarde's score even finds room for a few in-jokes, from the inclusion of a song from his own score to The Judge and the Assassin in a street scene to a wonderfully sentimental use of Cavaleria Rusticana. Good old-fashioned entertainment in the very best sense.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
I first saw this film in 1997 and I loved it. At last it has been issued on DVD at a price that is affordable. It is a great swashbuckling movie set in France in 1770. Daniel Auteuil leads, with Vincent Perez and Marie Gillan.
The title music by Phillippe Sarde magnificently draws you into the sword play and consequent action.
It is in French with good English subtitles. The production is very good and Mascagni's Intermezzo from Cavaliera Rusticana provides the sumptuous sound for the poignant scenes.I'm not telling you the plot. Just buy it and enjoy it.YouTube has a good clip to whet your appetite. Le Bossu video.
The title music by Phillippe Sarde magnificently draws you into the sword play and consequent action.
It is in French with good English subtitles. The production is very good and Mascagni's Intermezzo from Cavaliera Rusticana provides the sumptuous sound for the poignant scenes.I'm not telling you the plot. Just buy it and enjoy it.YouTube has a good clip to whet your appetite. Le Bossu video.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Le Bossu is a wonderfully enjoyable swashbuckler. Not as rich or rewarding as Cyrano De Bergerac (a real heavy weight), but a worthy opponent nonetheless (nimble on his feet). The story is clever and engaging, the cast are all great, the period costume and scenery is all fanastic, but most importantly the screen is filled with the woosh and slice of flashing blades! Marvellous.
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THIS IS FANTASTIC FUN
Will Auteuil's talents never cease to amaze?
What a fun movie this is, what sumptuous sets and costumes, what glowing golden tones throughout the movie, what glorious... Read more
What a fun movie this is, what sumptuous sets and costumes, what glowing golden tones throughout the movie, what glorious... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Signed, Hopeful.
Le Bossu tres bon !
This French answer to the Anglicised "Three Musketeers" series is just what a good historical romp should be about. Read more
Published 1 month ago by vintage
A new "old favourite" Sunday afternoon film...
Easy to watch despite sub-titles, this is a lavish production with charming characters and a solid story-line. Read more
Published 2 months ago by DottyWoman
Swashes, Buckling, False Beards, Intrigue and Hunchbacks!
This is an oldish French film from 1997 that got a reissue in 2010 on DVD, but it was so much fun I decided to do a review anyway. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tommy D
Heavyweight swashbuckler
A heavyweight of nearly Cyrano deBergerac (Depardieu) proportions. Politics and strategy as well as costume drama and sword fighting, a lot of historical context to add depth, well... Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Richards
French films
This is lovely. It has been on British TV once or twice, usually late at night, which is odd since the film is mostly fun. Highly recommended.
Published 8 months ago by J. F. Pye
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