The Iron Mask

1962 2h 7m FR

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 45

Adventure

Synopsis

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The story of the Three Musketeers, D'Artagnan, and the imprisonment in an iron mask of the identical twin of the King of France, Louis XIV.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean Marais
Charles D'Artagnan
Sylva Koscina
Marion
Jean-François Poron
Henri / Louis XIV
Gisèle Pascal
Mrs. de Chaulmes
Philippe Lemaire
De Vaudreuil
Noël Roquevert
Mr. de Saint-Mars
Jean Rochefort
Lastreaumont
Claudine Auger
Isabelle de Saint-Mars

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Henri Decoin
Writers: Jacques Laurent, Gerald Devriès
Languages: French, Czech
Countries: Italy, France

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ERA

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64 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Czech.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Henri Decoin, shot by Pierre Petit. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Georges Van Parys. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Jean Marais and Sylva Koscina and Jean-François Poron carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0056228 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Henri Decoin directs. Pierre Petit behind the camera. Georges Van Parys scores. Louisette Hautecœur cuts. Produced in Italy, France. Dialogue in French, Czech.

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164 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Czech.
3International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.
4Directed by Henri Decoin, shot by Pierre Petit. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Georges Van Parys. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Louisette Hautecœur shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jean Marais and Sylva Koscina and Jean-François Poron carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0056228 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.