The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)

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Written by Alexandre Dumas, pčre, Randall Wallace

Directed by Randall Wallace

Also known as "El Hombre de la Máscara de Hierro", "L'Homme au masque de fer", "O Homem da Máscara de Ferro"

Running Time: 135 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1998

Rating: 12 Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Colour

Modern remake of Alexandre Dumas's brilliant swashbuckling tale about Louis XIV's identical twin brother.

This story is the final episode is the "Three Muskateers" saga.

Although Louis is the rightful heir to the French throne, his cruel twin brother keeps him imprisoned on an island fortress with his face completely hidden by a grotesque iron mask.

When rumours start circulating as to his true identity, and there are those in France who want to see the brothers' roles exchanged, the fight begins to reinstate the true heir.

Cast

Image for Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprioKing Louis XIV/Philippe
Image for Jeremy IronsJeremy IronsFather Aramis the Priest
Image for John MalkovichJohn MalkovichAthos
Image for Gérard DepardieuGérard DepardieuPorthos
Image for Gabriel ByrneGabriel ByrneCapt. D'Artagnan
Anne ParillaudQueen Mother Anne
Judith GodrčcheChristine Bellefort
Edward AttertonLt. Andre
Peter SarsgaardRaoul
Image for Hugh LaurieHugh LaurieKing's Advisor
David LoweKing's Advisor
Brigitte BoucherMadame Rotund
Matthew JocelynAssassin
Karine BellyWench
Emmanuel GuttierezKing's Friend

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