The Man in the Iron Mask

"The Classic Adventure of Heroism, Betrayal and Triumph."

1977 1h 40m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 71

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Synopsis

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Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.

“The Classic Adventure of Heroism, Betrayal and Triumph.”

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Cast

Richard Chamberlain
Louis XIV / Philippe
Jenny Agutter
Louise de La Vallière
Patrick McGoohan
Fouchet
Louis Jourdan
D'Artagnan
Ian Holm
Duval
Vivien Merchant
Reine Maria Theresa
Brenda Bruce
Reine Anne d'Autriche
Ralph Richardson
Colbert de Voliere

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Newell
Writers: William Bast
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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49 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Newell, shot by Freddie Young. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Allyn Ferguson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Bill Blunden shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Richard Chamberlain and Jenny Agutter and Patrick McGoohan carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Classic Adventure of Heroism, Betrayal and Triumph.".

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The take

Mike Newell directs. Freddie Young behind the camera. Allyn Ferguson scores. Bill Blunden cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

149 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Mike Newell, shot by Freddie Young. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Allyn Ferguson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Bill Blunden shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Richard Chamberlain and Jenny Agutter and Patrick McGoohan carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "The Classic Adventure of Heroism, Betrayal and Triumph.".
9IMDB entry: tt0074853 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 71 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
11Released under 12 different titles around the world.