The Fifth Musketeer 1979
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What is The Fifth Musketeer?
The Fifth Musketeer is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Action, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 6, 1979
- Studios
- Sascha-Verleih
- Genres
- Action, History
- Updated
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Overview
The Fifth Musketeer is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Action, History. Produced and broadcast by Sascha-Verleih. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A royal twin escapes a deadly plot, forcing everyone to question who the true king is.”
- Swashbuckling adventure set in 17th‑century France
- Features a star‑studded cast including Beau Bridges and Ian McShane
- Directed by veteran Ken Annakin
- Historical liberties may frustrate purists
- Runtime under two hours may feel brisk
Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced historical swashbucklers with a twist of mistaken identity.
Suitable for viewers 12 and up; includes mild period violence and intrigue.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film's setting?
The story takes place in the court of King Louis XIV of France.
Who directed the film?
It was directed by Ken Annakin.
Which actors appear in the film?
The cast includes Sylvia Kristel, Ursula Andress, Beau Bridges, Cornel Wilde, and Ian McShane.
When was the film released?
It was released in 1979, with a US release on April 6, 1979.
Does the film have an alternative title?
In Europe it was released under the title "Behind the Iron Mask".