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The Man in the Iron Mask
UNITED KINGDOM · 1939

The Man in the Iron Mask

James Whale
twin brothers political intrigue royal deception friendship and loyalty justice and redemption
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Synopsis

Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.

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