VHS : Four Musketeers (1975)
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starring: Michael York, Raquel Welch, Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Frank Finlaydirected by: Richard Lester
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781572522329
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 1572522321
Label: Fox Lorber
Manufacturer: Fox Lorber
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Fox Lorber
Release Date: April 28, 1998
Running Time: 108 minutes
Sales Rank: 10341
Studio: Fox Lorber
Theatrical Release Date: February 26, 1975
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Editorial Review:
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:  - Classic Musketeers
This is probably the 2 best versions of the movie versions of the 3 Musketeers. Michael York, Richard Chamberlain, Frank Finlay and Oliver Reed are amazing as the Musketeers. The story centers on young D'artagnon played by York who travels to Paris to become a Musketeer but ends up in one misadventure after another. Charlton Heston plays Cardinal Richelieu, the most powerful man in France that is trying to replace the King as absolute ruler by scheming and plotting against him and the Queen. ... Read More
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
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