How does On Guard end?

In the final act ("Justice and Reunion"): Lagardère interrupts Gonzague's royal appointment, exposes the murder brand, and defeats him in a final duel. The family is reunited, and vengeance is fulfilled.

On Guard (1997) — AI Story Visualization

Name: On Guard
Genre: action, adventure, drama
Released: 1997
Rating: 6.7

Plot Analysis Summary

A tale of vengeance, hidden lineage, and strategic justice spanning two decades.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Duel and the Vow

Flight and Hidden Years

Awakening and Infiltration

The Financial Gambit

Justice and Reunion

France, 17th century, during the reign of Louis XIII. When a dear friend, the Duke of Nevers, is treacherously assassinated by a powerful relative, a skilled swordsman, the noble Henri de Lagardère, seeks his rightful vengeance as he tries to protect the innocent life of the duke's last heir.

Directed by

Philippe de Broca

Key Cast

Daniel Auteuil — Lagardère
Fabrice Luchini — Count Gonzague
Vincent Perez — Duke of Nevers
Marie Gillain — Aurore de Nevers
Yann Collette — Peyrolles

Rating: 6.7/10 (205 votes)