Man in the Iron Mask

UPC: 027616629326

Studio: MGM

MPAA Rating: PG13   Contains:[Violence]

Summary: Oscar-nominated Randall Wallace (Braveheart) made his directorial debut with this adaptation of the 1848 classic by Alexandre Dumas (1802-70), featuring Leonardo DiCaprio in a dual role. Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis (Jeremy Irons), Athos (John Malkovich), and Porthos (Gerard Depardieu) fought together with their friend D'Artagnan (Gabriel Byrne). The arrogant, tyrannical King Louis XIV (Leonardo DiCaprio) desires the beautiful Christine (Judith Godreche), so he orders her suitor Raoul (Peter Sarsgaard), the son of Athos, off to face death at the front. He also sends Aramis to kill the leader of a Jesuit rebellion. Louis is unaware that his loyal protector and informant, D'Artagnan, is the secret lover of his mother, Queen Anne (Anne Parillaud). Louis' younger twin brother, Philippe (also DiCaprio) is the man in the iron mask, imprisoned for the past six years. Arthos and Porthos plan to free Philippe, abduct Louis and replace him by putting Philippe on the throne. French location scenes include the Chateau de Fontainbleau. Previous adaptations: Allan Dwan's The Iron Mask (1929) with Douglas Fairbanks, the 1939 James Whale version with Louis Hayward, Patricia Medina in Lady in the Iron Mask (1952), Henri Decoin's Le Masque de Fer (1962), Mike Newell's 1976 TV movie with Richard Chamberlain, and Ken Annakin's The Fifth Musketeer (1978, aka Behind the Iron Mask) with Beau Bridges, Lloyd Bridges, Sylvia Kristel, Ursula Andress, Cornel Wilde, Jose Ferrer, Rex Harrison, and Olivia de Havilland. A second film titled The Man in the Iron Mask was released in 1998, a low-budget effort from director William Richert. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

Category: Adventure

Features: Audio commentary by writer/director Randall Wallace
Alternate mask prototypes and conceptual drawings
8-page booklet featuring trivia, production notes, and the making of the film
Original theatrical trailer

Man in the Iron Mask

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 08/11/1998

Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, 2 PCM stereo

Runtime: 132 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,French

Subtitles: English,French,Spanish

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Scene Selections
0. Scene Selections
1. Logo/Main title [:16]
2. The Musketeers [1:29]
3. Attending The King [:06]
4. Louie Spies Christine [4:18]
5. A Queen's Gratitude [1:53]
6. "The King Is A Dog" [1:22]
7. Of Riots & Rotten Food [6:46]
8. Raoul's Demise [:42]
9. Royal Consolation [1:40]
10. "Replace The King" [3:32]
11. 3 Missing Musketeers [1:57]
12. Delivering A Prisoner [3:50]
13. Man In The Iron Mask [3:28]
14. Porthos & Pathos [:55]
15. His Identity Revealed [2:58]
16. News Of His 'Death' [4:08]
17. 3 Weeks/Porthos Swings [1:43]
18. Phillippe Decides [5:01]
19. Training Phillippe [:32]
20. Raoul's Letter [4:50]
21. Urgent Preparations [2:10]
22. The Masquerade [:02]
23. "Judgement Day" [4:18]
24. Phillipe Ascends [3:10]
25. "You Killed Raoul!" [3:26]
26. Flight...& Fight [1:48]
27. Check Mate [3:21]
28. "My Twin, My Blood" [1:26]
29. Christine's Solution [3:23]
30. Note From D'Artagnan [:52]
31. At The Bastille [4:15]
32. All The King's men [1:10]
33. D'Artagnan Reveals [2:49]
34. "Magnificent Valor" [2:20]
35. A True King [3:54]
36. End Credits [4:00]
Side #2 -- Standard
1. Logo/Main Title [:16]
2. The Musketeers [1:29]
3. Attending The King [:06]
4. Louis Spies Christine [4:18]
5. A Queen's Gratitude [1:53]
6. "The King Is A Dog" [1:22]
7. Of Riots & Rotten Food [6:46]
8. Raoul's Demise [:42]
9. Royal Consolation [1:40]
10. "Replace The King" [3:32]
11. 3 Missing Musketeers [1:57]
12. Delivering A Prisoner [3:50]
13. Man In The Iron Mask [3:28]
14. Porthos & Pathos [:55]
15. His Identity revealed [2:58]
16. News Of His 'Death' [4:08]
17. 3 Weeks/Porthos Swings [1:43]
18. Phillippe Decides [5:01]
19. Training Phillippe [:32]
20. Raoul's Letter [4:50]
21. Urgent Preparations [2:10]
22. The Masquerade [:02]
23. "Judgement Day" [4:18]
24. Phillippe Ascends [3:10]
25. "You Killed Raoul!" [3:26]
26. Flight...& Fight [1:48]
27. Check Mate [3:21]
28. "My Twin, My Blood" [1:26]
29. Christine's Solution [3:23]
30. Note From D'Artagnan [:52]
31. At The Bastille [4:15]
32. All The King's Men [1:10]
33. D'Artagnan Reveals [2:49]
34. "Magnificent Valor" [2:20]
35. A True King [3:54]
36. End Credits [4:00]

Cast and Crew: Laura Fraser  Actor 
Hugh Laurie  Actor 
David Lowe  Actor 
Alan Ladd, Jr.  Executive Producer 
Nick Glennie-Smith  Composer (Music Score) 
Randall Wallace  Director 
Randall Wallace  Producer 
Randall Wallace  Screenwriter 
Russ Smith  Producer 
Leonardo DiCaprio  Actor 
Leonardo DiCaprio  Actor 
Jeremy Irons  Actor 
John Malkovich  Actor 
Gérard Depardieu  Actor 
Gabriel Byrne  Actor 
Anne Parillaud  Actor 
Judith Godrèche  Actor 
Edward Atterton  Actor 
Peter Sarsgaard  Actor 

Country: USA