On guard for magnificent swashbuckling action in the grand tradition of The Three Musketeers. When his great friend the Duke of Nevers is slain in a dastardly assassination plot by the Count Gonzague, fencing master Lagardere swears he will avenge his death and take care of his beloved orphaned daughter, Aurore.
Sixteen years later, after secretly hiding with a touring theatre group, Lagardere returns to the sumptuous Parisian courts to honour his deadly oath. Disguising himself as Gonzague's hunchback manservant, Lagardere infiltrates the Count's entourage and waits for his moment to strike and triumph over the forces of evil.
Based on an beloved 1855 classic French novel, Le Bossu is an exciting saga packed with thrilling sword fights, heart-breaking romance and epic adventure.
Director: Philippe de Broca
Writers: Philippe de Broca, Jean Cosmos
Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Auteuil ... Lagardère / Le bossu
Fabrice Luchini ... Gonzague
Vincent Perez ... Duc de Nevers
Marie Gillain ... Aurore
Yann Collette ... Peyrolles
Jean-François Stévenin ... Cocardasse
Didier Pain ... Passepoil
Claire Nebout ... Blanche
Philippe Noiret ... Philippe d'Orléans
Charlie Nelson ... Esope
Jacques Sereys ... Caylus
Renato Scarpa ... Paolo
Ludovica Tinghi ... Ornella
James Thiérrée ... Marcello
Sacha Bourdo ... Giuseppe
Country:France | Italy | Germany
Language:French | Italian
Release Date:20 March 1998 (USA)
Also Known As:Duell der Degen
Runtime:128 min
Sound Mix:DTS | Dolby Digital
Color:Color
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