The Three Musketeers (1959 film)

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The Three Musketeers (French: Les trois mousquetaires) is a 1959 French TV film based on a play adaptation of the 1844 novel by Alexandre Dumas. It is notable for featuring Jean Paul Belmondo in the lead.

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It was directed by Claude Barma and was broadcast live on Christmas Day. [1]

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Production

Belmondo was cast on the basis of his success in the play Oscar. He did not make another film for TV until 2001. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Travers, James. "Les trois mousquetaires". Le Film Guide.