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The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers

Action · Adventure · Comedy · 1993

D'Artagnan travels to Paris hoping to become a musketeer, one of the French king's elite bodyguards, only to discover that the corps has been disbanded by conniving Cardinal Richelieu, who secretly hopes to usurp the throne. Fortunately, Athos, Porthos and Aramis have refused to lay down their weapons and continue to protect their king. D'Artagnan joins with the rogues to expose Richelieu's plot against the crown.

Movie details

The Three Musketeers

“All for one and one for all!”

1993 Action · Adventure · Comedy 1h 45m

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6.4 / 10

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D'Artagnan travels to Paris hoping to become a musketeer, one of the French king's elite bodyguards, only to discover that the corps has been disbanded by conniving Cardinal Richelieu, who secretly hopes to usurp the throne. Fortunately, Athos, Porthos and Aramis have refused to lay down their weapons and continue to protect their king. D'Artagnan joins with the rogues to expose Richelieu's plot against the crown.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Stephen Herek

Written by

David Loughery

Chris O'Donnell

Chris O'Donnell

D'Artagnan

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Athos

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Porthos

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen

Aramis

Tim Curry

Tim Curry

Cardinal Richelieu

Rebecca De Mornay

Rebecca De Mornay

Milady de Winter

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

Girard / Jussac

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Put The Three Musketeers on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.