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A fencing master plans to avenge the death of his friend killed in an assassination plot. He goes undercover as the servant to the man responsible for the murder, Count Gonzague. There he bides his time for the right moment. Swashbuckling adventures in the style of The Three Musketeers. Based on 1857 novel by Paul Feval. French dialogue with subtitles.

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EAN5060002830673

eBay Product ID (ePID)30487189

Product Key Features

ActorJean-Francois Stevenin, Didier Pain, Vincent Perez, Fabrice Luchini, Philippe Noiret, Claire Nebout, Marie Gillain, Daniel Auteuil

Film/TV TitleLe Bossu

LanguageFrench

Subtitle LanguageEnglish

Run Time123 Mins

Aspect Ratio16:9 Wide Screen\2.35 Wide Screen

Release Year2004

FormatDVD

FeaturesWidescreen, Scene Access\Interactive Menus, With Subtitles

GenreDrama, Period

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Certificate15

Country/Region of ManufactureFrance

ComposerPhilippe Sarde

Additional InformationThis superb swashbuckler stars Daniel Auteuil as Lagardere, a swordsman in 18th-century France who befriends his fellow fencing student, the dashing Duke de Nevers (Vincent Perez), only to wind up on the run and accused of his murder. Nevers' villainous cousin (Fabrice Luchini) has orchestrated the killing, and is now after the Duke's infant child, Aurore, who is rescued and raised by Lagardere. Sixteen years pass and Aurore grows into a ravishing beauty (played by Marie Gillain), who has inherited her father's skill with a sword, and, controversially, developed more than just a daughterly love for her protector. Sworn to avenge the Duke's death and restore Aurore's rightful title, Lagardere undertakes a daring scheme of retribution and revenge, disguised as a hunchback. Like a great old novel (it's adapted from LE BOSSU by Paul Feval) the film grips one's attention firmly from beginning to end, with Auteuil a dashing Fairbanks-esque hero, Luchini a most hissable villain, and Gillain a damsel worth dying for. Sumptuous photography lovingly captures the epic sets and breathtaking outdoor locations without ever distracting from character, plot, or pace.

ReviewsThe Sun - ...The duelling scenes are brilliant... Funny and fast..., Maxim - ...A rip-roaring, adrenaline-fuelled romp... Auteuil is wonderful... Magnifique!, The Sunday Express - ...Magnificent. It's a heart-stopping, heart-swelling adventure..., Los Angeles Times - ...Splendid entertainment..., San Fransisco Chronicle - ...A big, gorgeous, sprawling swashbuckler...

Costume DesignerChristian Gasc

Format DescriptionDVD 5

Sound sourceDolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Movie/TV TitleLe Bossu

Director of PhotographyJean-Francois Robin