The Three Musketeers

1973 · Directed by Richard Lester

The young D'Artagnan arrives in Paris with dreams of becoming a king's musketeer. He meets and quarrels with three men, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, each of whom challenges him to a duel. D'Artagnan finds out they are musketeers and is invited to join them in their efforts to oppose Cardinal Richelieu, who wishes to increase his already considerable power over the king. D'Artagnan must also juggle affairs with the charming Constance Bonancieux and the passionate Lady De Winter, a secret agent for the cardinal.

action adventure comedy

Cast: Sybil Danning, Christopher Lee, Geraldine Chaplin, Michael York, Faye Dunaway, Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Charlton Heston, Joss Ackland, Frank Finlay

Rating: 6.8/10 from 219 votes