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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0013131148091
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Region Code: 1
Release Date: February 04, 2003
Running Time: 214 minutes
Sales Rank: 3788
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Theatrical Release Date: March 29, 1974
Editorial Review:
Description:
Join the Musketeers D'Artagnan (Michael York), Athos (Oliver Reed), Aramis (Richard Chamberlain), Porthos (Frank Finlay) and the stunning yet clumsy maiden Constance (Raquel Welch) as they battle for fortune, glory and vengeance against the devious Cardinal Richelieu (Charlton Heston), Milady de Winter (Faye Dunaway) and Count de Rochefort (Christopher Lee). These are the two hit movies that redefined the rousing action and riotous comedy of the swashbuckler genre for a whole new generation. This is THE COMPLETE MUSKETEERS! Director Richard Lester (A HARD DAY'S NIGHT, HELP!) and producers Ilya & Alexandre Salkind (SUPERMAN) created an international sensation with these all-star adaptations of Alexandre Dumas' timeless tale. Both THE THREE MUSKETEERS and THE FOUR MUSKETEERS have now been completely restored from original vault elements and loaded with exclusive extras for the ultimate two-disc Musketeer collection!
Amazon.com:
Richard Lester's 1975 sequel to his romping Three Musketeers--released the year before--reunites his swashbuckling cast for a decidedly less happy and more somber experience. This time, D'Artagnan (Michael York) and his Musketeer mentors (Richard Chamberlain, Oliver Reed, Frank Finlay) have a tougher fight against their old enemies, and the adventure is not without its casualties. But the film is highly entertaining, filled with that same loony air that makes most films by Lester (How I Won the War, A Hard Day's Night, Help!) so much fun. The actors are with him every step of the way: Reed, Chamberlain, Finlay, and York are a heroic version of the Marx brothers, Raquel Welch was never better, and Charlton Heston clearly enjoys playing the evil Cardinal Richelieu. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Too much fun!
I loved the first of these two movies when I first saw it as a kid. One of my favorites. Strangely, though completely familiar with the story of the second movie, I never actually saw it through until I bought this set. Although I have seen the first many times over the years, I never realized how much I loved this telling of Alexander Dumas' tale. This is definitely the best. From the realistic and slapstick-like fight scenes (brawling really) to Ms. Welch's best role ever these movies are ... Read More
Rating: - Great movies, but something is missing...
I'll tell you what's missing. "The Return of the Musketeers" is missing! Anyone know about it? The discovery was belated for me. More on that in a few paragraphs.
These two movies are riveting. The drama is intriguing, the action fun, funny, and true to life. The music by Michel Legrand is astounding (I bought the Three Musketeers soundtrack right after I saw the movie in the theater when it was first released). The costumes, cinematography and direction were more than spot-on. ... Read More
Rating:  - Outstanding adventure films!
I remember when this version of "The Three Musketeers" was due to be released in the 70's...it was promoted as being more realistic in the atmosphere, attire and weaponry use of the time depicted. It hits square on in all these areas! The more gritty atmosphere (along with the dirt and sweat!)is more realistic than the polished squeaky clean appearance of the actors in the earlier Three Musketeer movies. The use of daggers along with the swords in the fighting sequences and the physical exertion in ... Read More
Rating: - Influence on Star Wars?
Everything about these two movies is first rate. The production, direction, script, and performances deserve high praise. The music and locations are excellent.
These movies are a template for future adventure stores. They perfectly mix action, suspense, humor, and romance.
I think the producers intended to make two movies all along. They had a single script and must have known the relationship between script length and movie length. The two movies sometimes have parallel ... Read More
Rating: - Great movie
wasn't the one i was looking for when buying the dvd, but its was worth it, shame there only two to this set, i rather enjoy watching it and highly recomend for those who enjoy a musketeer movie.
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