La fille de d'Artagnan (1994)

The story begins on the autumn of 1654 in South France. Eloise lives in a cloister. Her famous father left her there. The young lady is enthusiastic about honour, faithfulness, affection to... See full summary »

Director:

Bertrand Tavernier

Writers:

Jean Cosmos, Riccardo Freda (idea),

Stars:

Sophie Marceau, Philippe Noiret, Claude Rich

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sophie Marceau	...	Eloïse d'Artagnan
Philippe Noiret	...	D'Artagnan
Claude Rich	...	Duke of Crassac
Sami Frey	...	Aramis
Jean-Luc Bideau	...	Athos
Raoul Billerey	...	Porthos
Charlotte Kady	...	Eglantine de Rochefort
Nils Tavernier	...	Quentin la Misère
Gigi Proietti	...	Mazarin (as Luigi Proietti)
Jean-Paul Roussillon	...	Planchet
Pascale Roberts	...	Mother Superior
Emmanuelle Bataille	...	Sister Félicité
Christine Pignet	...	Sister Céline
Fabienne Chaudat	...	Sister Frédégonde
Josselin Siassia	...	Slave

Storyline

The story begins on the autumn of 1654 in South France. Eloise lives in a cloister. Her famous father left her there. The young lady is enthusiastic about honour, faithfulness, affection to the poor people, and life of course. She seems powerless when the leader of the nuns is executed because she tried to save an unlucky servant who escaped from odious Crassac and his evil Muse, the Red Lady. Eloise is seized with a fit of temper.

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Plot Keywords:

cloister | nun | opening action scene | adventure hero | warrior | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality/nudity

Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

24 August 1994 (France)

Also Known As:

Revenge of the Musketeers

Filming Locations:

Château de Biron, Biron, Dordogne, France

Box Office

Gross:

$311,922 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal+, CiBy 2000, Little Bear

Technical Specs

Runtime:

125 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was to be the first film to be directed in 14 years by Riccardo Freda. Freda, then 84, was fired from the project and his credit was removed. It was his last directing assignment.

User Reviews

An excellent addition to the Musketeers genre

As I began to view this film, I had quite a few doubts. Recent "Musketeers" films have been falling flat. I am now very pleased to say that "Revenge of the Musketeers" (U.S. video title) is a solid production, featuring an excellent European cast and fine direction.

Set in the twilight years of the musketeers, the plot focuses on Eloise d'Artagnan (Marceau) and her struggle against perceived plots and conspiracies. When her convent is assaulted, she seeks out her famous father in Paris. There are some comedic moments and decent fight scenes. I was especially pleased to note that Eloise, who was raised in a convent and had no martial training, did not suddenly gain the magnificent fighting prowess of her father. Yes, she does get involved in a number of fights, but the director had the sense to clearly portray her absolute inexperience. Fans of Musketeers films and of swashbucklers in general should give this film a chance. Merely seeing a competent Musketeer film done in the French language alone is a treat.