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This 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.Product Identifiers
EAN5060002835159
eBay Product ID (ePID)53027649
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 Year2006
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Scene Access\Interactive Menus, With Subtitles
GenreDrama, Period
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureFrance
ComposerPhilippe Sarde
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