Its Anglicised title, On Guard!, offers a clue to the subject of this swashbuckling film from French New Wave pioneer Philippe de Broca. Set in the 17th century, Daniel Auteuil stars as an ace swordsman caught up in the rivalry between aristocrats Fabrice Luchini and Vincent Perez, saddled with a baby he must guard with his life to ensure that an inheritance goes to the right rather than the mighty. Breathtaking swordplay scenes that even Errol Flynn would bow to and enough plot twists and turns to spin the head of the Count of Monte Cristo, the film is joyous entertainment but endowed with a sense of morality and spirit that only someone of de Broca’s experience can deliver., Swordsman Daniel Auteuil disguises himself as a hunchback to exact revenge on the poisonous fop who killed his master. Fabulous French swashbuckler with Vincent Perez., This period swashbuckler, set during the years 1699 to 1716, is the seventh screen adaptation of Paul Feval’s 1857 serialized novel. Trained in circus stunts and fencing, Lagardere (Daniel Auteuil) becomes the bodyguard of the Duke of Nevers (Vincent Perez), whose cousin is the greedy Gonzague (Luchini). Nevers learns he is a father and plans to marry Blanche de Caylus (Claire Nebout) in order to raise an heir. Gonzague dispatches assassins to kill Nevers, Blanche, and their baby. Dying, Nevers turns the child over to Lagardere, asking him to gain revenge on his killers. The infant is a girl, and Lagardere and the child hide amidst an Italian troupe of actors. Years pass, and the young Aurore (Marie Gillain) grows up believing Lagardere is her father. When the actors arrive in Paris 16 years after Nevers death, Lagardere at last sets the stage for revenge. Swordfight choreography by Michel Carliez, son of the fight expert who trained Jean Marais for the 1959 film of Le Bossu. Shown at the 1997 Acapulco French Film Festival and the 1997 Bastia Festival of Mediterranean Cinema., Its Anglicised title, On Guard!, offers a clue to the subject of this swashbuckling film from French New Wave pioneer Philippe de Broca. Set in the 17th century, Daniel Auteuil (soon to be seen in Small Cuts) stars as an ace swordsman caught up in the rivalry between aristocrats Fabrice Luchini (the baddie) and Vincent Perez (the goodie) He is saddled with a baby he must guard with his life to ensure that an inheritance goes to the right rather than the mighty. Breathtaking swordplay scenes that even Errol Flynn would bow to and enough plot twists and turns to spin the head of the Count of Monte Cristo, the film is joyous entertainment but endowed with a sense of morality and spirit that only someone of de Broca’s experience can deliver., Swashbuckling adventure set in 17th century France in which a swordsman named Lagadere is approached to murder the Duke of Nevers, but instead he warns the intended victim that he is in danger. Despite the warning, the Duke is killed and Lagadere decides to avenge the honourable man’s death. Disguising himself as a hunchback, he enters the villain’s employ and prepares to strike a blow for justice. In French with English subtitles.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Le Bossu ” ?
A: The main cast includes Daniel Auteuil,Fabrice Luchini,Vincent Perez,Marie Gillain,Philippe Noiret,Yann Collette,Jean-François Stévenin,Didier Pain,Claire Nebout,Charlie Nelson,Jacques Sereys,Renato Scarpa,Ludovica Thingi,Sacha Bourdo,Margot Marguerite,Jean Antolinos,Urbain Cancelier,Simon Doniol-Valcroze,Xavier Doumen,Etienne Draber,Gerard Gros,François Levental,Jean Le Rouzic,Thierry Nenez,Jacques Villa,Carla Chaleil-Salmon,Lisa Leroy-Laugier,Louise Koubi,Giula Demont,Eleonore Godeau,Alice Godeau,Laura Asoini,Ayrton Grimaud,Rita Cecchi Gori,Catherine Deserbais,Philippe de Broca,Michel Deruelle,Benoit Lesting,Emmanuel Pitois,Olivier Delage,Vittorio Cecchi Gori,Lissa Pillu,Jean Cosmos,Jean-François Robin,Herve Soulie,Jérôme Tonnerre,Paul le Marinel,Bernard Vézat,Henri Lanoë,Georges Demetrau,Michelle Constantinides,Michel Carliez,Olivier Zeninski,Francois Galfre,Christian Gasc.
Q: When Did the “Le Bossu” Released?
A: The Movie “Le Bossu” originally aired on 1997-12-03 and released in the year of 1997.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Le Bossu” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Le Bossu” ?
A: “Le Bossu” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
