On Guard

Some Things Are Worth Dying For

Daniel Auteuil (Lagardere) and Fabrice Luchini (Count Gonzague) star in Philippe de Broca's swashbuckling saga based on Paul Feval's novel, Le Bossu. Lagardere, a superb swordsman, vows to avenge the death of his dashing friend, the Duke of Nevers, murdered on the day of his wedding by his greedy cousin, Count Gonzague! Left to raise the Duke's infant daughter as his own, Lagardere hides her for sixteen years until the time finally comes to reclaim her inheritance, place in society and family name!