The Three Musketeers
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Synopsis
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.
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The Three Musketeers (1973) Original Trailer [HD]
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Top Cast
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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
Geraldine Chaplin
Anna of Austria
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Louis XIII
Spike Milligan
M. Bonancieux
Charlton Heston
Cardinal Richelieu
Simon Ward
Duke of Buckingham
Georges Wilson
Treville
Roy Kinnear
Planchet
Joss Ackland
D’Artagnan’s Father
Sybil Danning
Eugenie
Michael Gothard
Felton
Nicole Calfan
Kitty
Release History & Theatrical Window
London, Royal Film Performance
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 31, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.89x
+$17.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Screenplay & Story
- George MacDonald Fraser
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- The Three Musketeers
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22M
- Production Studios
- Film Trust S.A., Alexander, Michael and Ilya Salkind Productions, Este Films, Twickenham Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lester
George MacDonald Fraser, Alexandre Dumas
Michel Legrand
David Watkin
John Victor-Smith
Alexander Salkind, Ilya Salkind, Michael Salkind
Department Leadership Roster
George MacDonald Fraser
Screenplay
Richard Lester
Director
Alexander Salkind
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
John Victor-Smith
Editor
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Brian Eatwell
Production Design
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
Joaquín Parra
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Three Musketeers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Three Musketeers about?
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.
Who directed The Three Musketeers?
The Three Musketeers was directed by Richard Lester.
Who stars in The Three Musketeers?
The principal cast of The Three Musketeers includes Michael York, Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Frank Finlay, Faye Dunaway.
When was The Three Musketeers released and how long is it?
The Three Musketeers was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Three Musketeers?
The Three Musketeers had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $22M at the worldwide box office (4.89 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Three Musketeers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Three Musketeers was composed by Michel Legrand.
Is The Three Musketeers based on a book or true story?
The Three Musketeers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Three Musketeers?
The Three Musketeers holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).