The Fifth Musketeer

– King Louis XIV has without his knowledge a twin brother, Philippe, but when he is told, he immediate..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 56 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
The Fifth Musketeer (1979)

King Louis XIV has without his knowledge a twin brother, Philippe, but when he is told, he immediately locks up his brother in the Bastille. The king wants to increase his popularity and stages an assassination against himself where Philippe is dressed as king Louis. But Philippe manages to escape the assassination and everybody believes him to be the real king...

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Release Date:

08 Nov 1979

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Ken Annakin

Writer:

Alexandre Dumas (novel), David Ambrose, George Bruce (earlier screenplay)

Main Actors:

Sylvia Kristel, Ursula Andress, Beau Bridges, Cornel Wilde

Plot:

When the French king Louis XIV learns that his twin brother, Philippe, could usurp his crown, he sets out to imprison him in the Bastille prison but four loyal musketeers are protecting Philippe.

Production:

S&T-Film Berlin

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.4/10