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The Three Musketeers

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An adaptation of the classic Dumas novel, this film tells the tale of aspiring swordsman D'Artagnan (Michael York), who arrives in Paris with hopes of joining the royal guard. After clashing with three musketeers, Athos (Oliver Reed), Porthos (Frank Finlay) and Aramis (Richard Chamberlain), he joins them in fighting the forces of corrupt Cardinal Richelieu, led by Rochefort (Christopher Lee). When Richelieu attempts to undermine the queen, D'Artagnan and the musketeers must thwart his plans.
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Jake Cole Slant Magazine May 27
The novel remains a high-point of swashbuckling adventure, and the films boast plenty of swordplay, while also adding a revisionist streak of satirical humor. Go to Full Review Judith Crist New York Magazine/Vulture 09/24/2024
What a refreshment to come upon a film as witty and tasteful as it is eye-filling and action-crammed, gorgeously dressed and expertly presented, fit for all ages and/or generations. Must we really a year for Part Two? Go to Full Review Penelope Gilliatt The New Yorker 12/15/2021
The pratfalls, and the rude turnings taken by antique speech, are very funny. They are ready-made for the beady attentiveness of humorists and children. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jun 2
3.5/4
Director Richard Lester brings the same sense of tomfoolery that he had earlier applied to A Hard Day’s Night and would later apply to Superman II, and it proves to be an appropriate and intoxicating approach. Go to Full Review George Anderson Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/24/2024
Vigorous combination of swashbuckling and slapstick with spirited direction by Richard Lester and robust performance by an all-star cast. Good family fun. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 03/04/2023
Richard Lester’s film is... a rousing, lively, witty take on Dumas’ story scripted by novelist and first-time screenwriter George Macdonald Frasier, whose rollicking screenplay combines boisterous adventure and roguish humor with marvelous characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jack G @1901Jack Jun 14 Best adaptation based on the sword fights and music. Add the humor and you have a manic brew designed for repeat views. See more Dr. K Jun 12 The best version of the three musketeers bar none. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 11 Success in 1 .75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy 52nd anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Clinton R @CWRoss48 May 26 This and its sequel, "The Four Musketeers", are among the finest movies ever made. No small claim. But accurate. See more CodyZamboni Z 06/11/2024 Still the gold standard for this story. Fun, exciting, rousing. A perfect star studded cast. So entertaining. See more Mike P 06/06/2024 Glossy and pleasing iteration of the Alexandre Dumas classic, about 4 amateur swordsmen of Paris who suddenly become the Elite Guard for King Louie the 13th...Brilliantly rendered swashbuckler, bodice ripper and cliffhanger. One of the best! 👍 See more Read all reviews
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Richard Lester

Director

Oliver Reed

Athos

Raquel Welch

Constance de Bonacieux

Michael York

D'Artagnan

Richard Chamberlain

Aramis

Frank Finlay

Porthos

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Synopsis An adaptation of the classic Dumas novel, this film tells the tale of aspiring swordsman D'Artagnan (Michael York), who arrives in Paris with hopes of joining the royal guard. After clashing with three musketeers, Athos (Oliver Reed), Porthos (Frank Finlay) and Aramis (Richard Chamberlain), he joins them in fighting the forces of corrupt Cardinal Richelieu, led by Rochefort (Christopher Lee). When Richelieu attempts to undermine the queen, D'Artagnan and the musketeers must thwart his plans.
Director
Richard Lester
Producer
Mike Alexander, Ilya Salkind
Production Co
Este Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Adventure, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 1, 2011
Runtime
1h 45m
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