The Man in the Iron Mask (1977)

TV Movie  -  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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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Chamberlain ...
Phillipe / Louis
Patrick McGoohan ...
Louis Jourdan ...
Jenny Agutter ...
Ian Holm ...
Duval
Ralph Richardson Ralph Richardson ...
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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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 | TV Movie | King Louis XIV  | 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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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

First film of Denis Lawson. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Phillipe gives Louise the rose, he gives it with his left hand and pricks it. Louise then puts her handkerchief on his right hand. The next scene it is on his left hand. See more »

Quotes

Fouquet: What a cunning vixen you have become, for one so innocent.
Louise de la Vallière: Necessity is my tutor, to my shame.
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Connections

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