Synopsis
In 1642, the Kingdom of France is in a state of permanent political turmoil marred by various plots. King Louis XIII is the official ruler but political power lies in the hands of wicked Cardinal Richelieu. Some take the side of the King, others the Cardinal, and a few the Queen. The Queen plots against Richelieu and intends to secretly request the help of the King of Spain. Meanwhile, two poor Frenchmen from Gascony, Cyrano de Bergerac and d'Artagnan, meet on the road to Paris where they seek fame and fortune. de Bergerac intends to serve the Queen while d'Artagnan aims to join the King's musketeers. The two become close friends and live a series of swashbuckler adventures and a few romantic exploits.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Abel GanceDirector
- Abel GanceScreenplay
- Michel MagneOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- José FerrerCyrano de Bergerac
- Jean-Pierre CasselD'Artagnan
- Sylva KoscinaNinon de Lenclos
- Daliah LaviMarion de l'Orme
- Philippe NoiretKing Louis XIII
- Michel SimonLe Grognard
- Gabrielle DorziatMme de Mauvières
- Rafael RivellesCardinal Duc de Richelieu
- Henri CrémieuxMessire Jean
- Ivo GarraniLaubardemont
- Julián MateosLe Marquis de Cinq-Mars
- Laura ValenzuelaQueen Anne of Austria
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Themes
paris, francebased on novel or bookbased on play or musicalhistorical fictionmusketeerperiod dramaswashbucklerking of france17th centurypolitical turmoil1600scrossover