The Man in the Iron Mask (I) (1998)

PG-13   |    |  Action, Adventure, Drama

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The cruel King Louis XIV of France has a secret twin brother whom he keeps imprisoned. Can the twin be substituted for the real king?

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Awards

3 wins & 4 nominations.

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25 July 2002 | PLRD
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| A Really Nice Film
We didn't expect much here, so it was one of these experiences where you are pleasantly surprised. I would mention Irons and Depardieu first because they are just great. I suppose Depardieu has performed in comic roles before but I don't recall them and so was quite pleased and amused with his grace and charm in such a role. Irons is imposing and has more gravitas that anyone else in the film. Byrne is strong and a pleasure to watch. These top performers take this material and make it delightful. DiCaprio is a talented young man, I suppose, but my personal demographics are in the periphery of his fan base (wrong sex, wrong age). I'm no Malkovich fan, but he was not a sufficient detraction to me to offset my enjoyment of the others. Over all, the film is a lot of fun--a really nice film.

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Leonardo DiCaprio's mask was made out of polystyrene.

Quotes

Queen Anne: Bless me Father, for I have sinned.
Aramis: So have I.

Goofs

After rescuing Philippe, when Porthos and Aramis are sitting on the wall talking, Porthos' hat brim is up on both sides, when Aramis walks away and a bird drops a "gift" on Pothos' hat, one side of the brim is now down.

Alternate Versions

When Philippe is in prison and Aramis comes disguised as a hugely fat friar to hear his confession and offer mass, Philippe kneels down and makes the sign of the cross. When the movie was released on VHS, Philippe's making the sign of the cross was left out.

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Genres

Action | Adventure | Drama

Details

Release Date:

13 March 1998

Language

English, Italian

Country of Origin

France, USA

Filming Locations

Paris, France

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,271,450 15 March 1998

Gross USA:

$56,968,902

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$182,968,902

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