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The Three Musketeers
Action · Adventure · Romance · 1973
In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become embroiled in the political intrigue surrounding King Louis XIII and his adversaries, particularly the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
Movie details
The Three Musketeers
“. . . One for All and All for Fun!”
1973 Action · Adventure · Romance 1h 47m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become embroiled in the political intrigue surrounding King Louis XIII and his adversaries, particularly the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Three Musketeers?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Richard Lester
Written by
George MacDonald Fraser
Michael York
D'Artagnan
Oliver Reed
Athos
Richard Chamberlain
Aramis
Frank Finlay
Porthos / O'Reilly
Faye Dunaway
Lady de Winter
Raquel Welch
Constance de Bonancieux
Christopher Lee
Rochefort
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The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.