---
title: "The Fifth Musketeer"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fifth-musketeer-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4201
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Fifth Musketeer (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fifth-musketeer-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Fifth Musketeer is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Action, History. Produced and broadcast by Sascha-Verleih. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A royal twin escapes a deadly plot, forcing everyone to question who the true king is."

### Why Watch
- Swashbuckling adventure set in 17th‑century France
- Features a star‑studded cast including Beau Bridges and Ian McShane
- Directed by veteran Ken Annakin

### Caveats & Content Note
- Historical liberties may frustrate purists
- Runtime under two hours may feel brisk
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for viewers 12 and up; includes mild period violence and intrigue.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, historical, swashbuckling, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ken Annakin
- **Networks / Studios**: Sascha-Verleih

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Beau Bridges** as *Philippe / Louis XIV*
- **Sylvia Kristel** as *Maria Theresa*
- **Ursula Andress** as *Louise de La Vallière*
- **Olivia de Havilland** as *Anne d'Autriche*
- **Ian McShane** as *Fouquet*
- **Cornel Wilde** as *D'Artagnan*
- **Rex Harrison** as *Colbert*
- **José Ferrer** as *Athos*
- **Lloyd Bridges** as *Aramis*
- **Alan Hale Jr.** as *Porthos*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film's setting?
The story takes place in the court of King Louis XIV of France.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Ken Annakin.

### Q: Which actors appear in the film?
The cast includes Sylvia Kristel, Ursula Andress, Beau Bridges, Cornel Wilde, and Ian McShane.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1979, with a US release on April 6, 1979.

### Q: Does the film have an alternative title?
In Europe it was released under the title "Behind the Iron Mask".

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Fifth Musketeer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4201)
- [The Fifth Musketeer (1979)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-fifth-musketeer)
- [The Fifth Musketeer - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fifth_Musketeer)

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