The Return of the Musketeers
Synopsis
It's 1649: Mazarin hires the impoverished D'Artagnan to find the other musketeers: Cromwell has overthrown the English king, so Mazarin fears revolt, particularly from the popular Beaufort. Porthos, bored with riches and wanting a title, signs on, but Aramis, an abbé, and Athos, a brawler raising an intellectual son, assist Beaufort in secret. When they fail to halt Beaufort's escape from prison, the musketeers are expendable, and Mazarin sends them to London to rescue Charles I. They are also pursued by Justine, the avenging daughter of Milady de Winter, their enemy 20 years ago. They must escape England, avoid Justine, serve the Queen, and secure Beauford's political reforms.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-06
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Michael York
D'Artagnan
Oliver Reed
Athos
Frank Finlay
Porthos
C. Thomas Howell
Raoul
Kim Cattrall
Justine de Winter
Geraldine Chaplin
Queen Anne
Roy Kinnear
Planchet
Christopher Lee
Rochefort
Philippe Noiret
Cardinal Mazarin
Richard Chamberlain
Aramis
Eusebio Lázaro
Duke of Beaufort
Alan Howard
Oliver Cromwell
David Tristan Birkin
Louis XIV
Bill Paterson
Charles I
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Cyrano de Bergerac
Pat Roach
French Executioner
Billy Connolly
Caddie
Servane Ducorps
Olympe
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 13, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Screenplay & Story
- George MacDonald Fraser
- Original Score
- Jean-Claude Petit
- Original Title
- The Return of the Musketeers
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Fildebroc, Ciné 5, Sofica Sofinergie, Investimage, Timothy Burrill Productions, Iberoamericana Films Produccion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lester
George MacDonald Fraser, Alexandre Dumas
Jean-Claude Petit
Bernard Lutic
John Victor-Smith
Wayne Drizin, Pierre Spengler, Mario Sotela
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Lester
Director
Jean-Claude Petit
Original Music Composer
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Gil Parrondo
Production Design
Bernard Lutic
Director of Photography
Pierre Spengler
Producer
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
George MacDonald Fraser
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of the Musketeers
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What is The Return of the Musketeers about?
It's 1649: Mazarin hires the impoverished D'Artagnan to find the other musketeers: Cromwell has overthrown the English king, so Mazarin fears revolt, particularly from the popular Beaufort. Porthos, bored with riches and wanting a title, signs on, but Aramis, an abbé, and Athos, a brawler raising an intellectual son, assist Beaufort in secret. When they fail to halt Beaufort's escape from prison, the musketeers are expendable, and Mazarin sends them to London to rescue Charles I. They are also pursued by Justine, the avenging daughter of Milady de Winter, their enemy 20 years ago. They must escape England, avoid Justine, serve the Queen, and secure Beauford's political reforms.
Who directed The Return of the Musketeers?
The Return of the Musketeers was directed by Richard Lester.
Who stars in The Return of the Musketeers?
The principal cast of The Return of the Musketeers includes Michael York, Oliver Reed, Frank Finlay, C. Thomas Howell, Kim Cattrall.
When was The Return of the Musketeers released and how long is it?
The Return of the Musketeers was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return of the Musketeers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return of the Musketeers was composed by Jean-Claude Petit.
Is The Return of the Musketeers based on a book or true story?
The Return of the Musketeers is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Alexandre Dumas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of the Musketeers?
The Return of the Musketeers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).