Three Musketeers, The (1973)

Date: 1973
Director: Richard Lester
Production Company: Film Trust S.A., Este Films

Stars: Michael York, Oliver Reed, Frank Finlay, Richard Chamberlain, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Geraldine Chaplin, Charlton Heston, Faye Dunaway, Christopher Lee, Simon Ward, Raquel Welch, Spike Milligan, Roy Kinnear
Location(s): Spain

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A young, but poor, nobleman comes to Paris and faces villains, romance, adventure and intrigue with three Musketeer friends.

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Subtitled ‘The Queens Diamonds’

 

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D'Artagnan (Michael York) is given advice by his Father (Joss Ackland) after being taught a secret fencing move. Unknown location.

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His Mother (Gretchen Franklin) and Father say farewell as d'Artagnan readies to leave the village. Somewhere in Talamanca de Jarama near Madrid, Spain.

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Whilst en route to Paris, d'Artagnan is insulted by the Comte De Rochefort (Christopher Lee).

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D'Artagnan challenges Rochefort as Milady de Winter (Faye Dunaway) looks on.

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Rochefort rides through a Parisien street outside the office of Monsieur de Tréville, Captain of the Musketeers.

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D'Artagnan jumps from a window when he sees Rochefort but lands on a cradle being raised.

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D'Artagnan about to collide with Aramis (Richard Chamberlain).

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Athos (Oliver Reed) waits to duel with d'Artagnan in a Carmelite convent. Hospital de Tavera in Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain located by Bob Yareham.

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When Athos' seconds, Porthos (Frank Finlay) and Aramis, arrive it transpires that each are duelling with d'Artagnan at different times. The cloister of Hospital de Tavera in Toledo.

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D'Artagnan and Athos prepare to duel. Bob Yareham identifies this as Hospital de Tavera in Toledo, Castile-La Mancha.

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The Musketeers are charged by the Cardinals Guards led by Jussac (Ángel del Pozo). Hospital de Tavera.

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Nuns watch the battle between the Guards and the Musketeers. The double cloistered Hospital de Tavera in Toledo advises Bob Yareham.

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Athos fights with a guard. Hospital de Tavera in Toledo.

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Finally, the Guards are defeated. Hospital de Tavera, Toledo in Castile-La Mancha, Spain recognised by Bob Yareham.

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Athos shares money taken from one of the Cardinals Guards.

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D'Artagnan's new servant Planchet (Roy Kinnear) walks through a street. Real Colegio de Doncellas Nobles, Toledo. (SR)

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Cardinal Richelieu's parade is about to pass a great church. Peter Clarke identifies this as Toledo Cathedral on Calle Cardenal Cisneros, Toledo in Castile–La Mancha.

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Tilting down sees guards line the street as the Cardinal's litter passes. In front of Toledo Cathedral on Calle Cardenal Cisneros located by Peter Clarke.

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In the grounds of the palace, the King enjoys a game of chess played with animals. The Royal Palace of Aranjuez near Madrid. However Gezet suggests: Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, located in the Sierra de Guadarrama, 47 km from Madrid.

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The Cardinal approaches King Louis XIII (Jean-Pierre Cassel). The Royal Palace of Aranjuez.

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Rochefort and the Cardinals Guards arrive at the Bonacieux's home where d'Artagnan is lodging.

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After being arrested, Constance Bonacieux (Raquel Welch) makes an inpromptu escape whilst her Husband (Spike Milligan) watches in amazement. Plaza de Santo Domingo, 45002 el Real, Toledo. (SR)

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A suspicious d'Artagnan follows Constance after the couple spend the night together. Calle Santo Domingo Real, Toledo. (SR)

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Constance hurries through rainy streets. An unknown location in Toledo, Spain.

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D'Artagnan looks on as Constance meets with the Duke of Buckingham (Simon Ward).

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D'Artagnan watches as Constance and the Duke walk away together.

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A jealous d'Artagnan follows the pair.

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D'Artagnan pursues Constance and the Duke. Iglesia de San Román, Toledo. (SR)

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D'Artagnan challenges the Duke of Buckingham and finds that Constance de Bonacieux is helping him to meet with the Queen. Iglesia de San Román, Toledo. (SR)

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D'Artagnan follows the Duke and Constance to the palace laundry. Iglesia de San Román, Toledo. (SR)

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Milady de Winter attends a party thrown by the Duke of Buckingham where she steals two diamond studs given to the Duke by the Queen of France. Palace of the Dukes of Osuna, Parque de El Capricho, Palacio, Madrid. (SR)

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Bets are taken as two men attempt to win a basket of goods.

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After losing all their money, Porthos and the others enter an inn.

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Planchet watches 17th century street entertainment. Toledo Cathedral.

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D'Artagnan tells the Musketeers about the Queens missing studs. Real Colegio de Doncellas Nobles, Toledo. (SR)

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D'Artagnan and his friends decide to retrieve the Queens missing diamond studs.

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The group takes a break to replenish horses. Plaza Mayor Tembleque, Toledo, also seen in 'The Four Musketeers'. (SR)

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Porthos is tricked into a duel with an Assassin (William Hobbs).

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Porthos and the Assassin ready for the fight.

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The Assassin is disadvantaged.

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Athos, Aramis, d'Artagnan and Planchet are attacked as they continue their journey to England. Cañón del Rio Lobos en Soria, Carretera de Burgo a San Leonardo, Ucero, España.

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D'Artagnan and Planchet are urged to go on as the others deal with their assailants. Cañón del Rio Lobos.

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When d'Artagnan and Planchet meet the Duke of Buckingham, all efforts are made to replace the missing studs. Palace of the Dukes of Osuna, Parque de El Capricho, Palacio, Madrid. (SR)

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After new diamond studs are made, d'Artagnan and Planchet carry them with speed to the English coast.

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Comte De Rochefort meets Milady de Winter near the docks. In front of Cofradía de Pescadores in Plaza El Raset, Dénia near Alicante, Spain.

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The Queen, Anne of Austria (Geraldine Chaplin) is comforted by Constance. Palacio Real de la Granja, Segovia, Spain.

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Now back in France, d'Artagnan and Planchet race back to Paris with the Queens diamonds.

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Monsieur Bonacieux tells a stranger about his estranged wife working for the Queen. Palacio Real de la Granja, Segovia.

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Guests arrive for the ball thrown in honour of the Queen where she is expected to show off her diamond studs. Palacio Real de la Granja.

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D'Artagnan uses his horse to gain access to the palace.

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Constance sees d'Artagnan from an upper window of the palace.

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D'Artagnan climbs the wall to give the studs to Constance.

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The Cardinal's Guards spot d'Artagnan.

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The diamond studs are reunited with the Queen, d'Artagnan is reunited with Constance and the Musketeers are together again. The Royal Palace of Aranjuez near Madrid.

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Peasants watch as jousting takes place at the palace. Palacio Real de Aranjuez cerca de Madrid, España.

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D'Artagnan is presented to Monsieur de Tréville (Georges Wilson). The Royal Palace of Aranjuez.

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Cardinal Richelieu observes as d'Artagnan is made a Musketeer. The Royal Palace of Aranjuez near Madrid, Spain.