The Man in the Iron Mask (TV 1977)

100 min  -  Adventure
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The story of Louis XIV of France and his attempts to keep his identical twin brother Philippe imprisoned away from sight and knowledge of the public... See full summary »

Director:

Mike Newell

Writers:

William Bast (screenplay), Alexandre Dumas père (novel)

Stars:

Richard Chamberlain, Patrick McGoohan and Louis Jourdan
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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Chamberlain ...
Phillipe / Louis
Patrick McGoohan ...
Louis Jourdan ...
Jenny Agutter ...
Louise
Ian Holm ...
Duval
Ralph Richardson Ralph Richardson ...
Colbert
Vivien Merchant Vivien Merchant ...
Brenda Bruce Brenda Bruce ...
Esmond Knight ...
Armand
Godfrey Quigley Godfrey Quigley ...
Baisemeaux
Emrys James Emrys James ...
Percerin
Denis Lawson Denis Lawson ...
Claude
Ann Zelda Ann Zelda ...
Henriette (as Anne Zelda)
Hugh Fraser Hugh Fraser ...
Montfleury
Stacy Davis Stacy Davis ...
Blacksmith
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Storyline

The story of Louis XIV of France and his attempts to keep his identical twin brother Philippe imprisoned away from sight and knowledge of the public, and Philippe's rescue by the aging Musketeers, led by D'Artagnan. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Musketeer | France | Identical Twins | Prisoner | 17th Century  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A vasálarcos férfi See more »

Filming Locations:

Cháteau de La Houssaye, France See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Norman Rosemont Productions, ITC Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Jenny Agutter reportedly hated working with Patrick McGoohan. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: At about 35:50 min, when Colbert is at the tailor's to check the dress for the king, in the moment when the dress is brought into the room, you can see an electrical switch near the door frame as well as a cable running along the frame. See more »

Quotes

King Louis XIV: Our ballet has bored you, my dear?
Louise de la Vallière: Your majesty misconstrues.
King Louis XIV: Give us your opinion then.
Louise de la Vallière: Very nice.
King Louis XIV: Nice. We are overwhelmed by your praise.
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Connections

Spoofed in "RoboCop: The Man in the Iron Suit (#1.5)" (1988) See more »