In 1642, the Kingdom of France is in a state of permanent political turmoil marred by various plots. King Louis XIII is the official ruler but political power lies in the hands of wicked Cardinal Richelieu. Some take the side of the King, others the Cardinal, and a few the Queen. The Queen plots against Richelieu and intends to secretly request the help of the King of Spain. Meanwhile, two poor Frenchmen from Gascony, Cyrano de Bergerac and d'Artagnan, meet on the road to Paris where they seek fame and fortune. de Bergerac intends to serve the Queen while d'Artagnan aims to join the King's musketeers. The two become close friends and live a series of swashbuckler adventures and a few romantic exploits.
Directed by Abel Gance
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Cast
José Ferrer
Cyrano de Bergerac
Jean-Pierre Cassel
D'Artagnan
Sylva Koscina
Ninon de Lenclos
Daliah Lavi
Marion de l'Orme
Philippe Noiret
King Louis XIII
Michel Simon
Le Grognard
Gabrielle Dorziat
Mme de Mauvières
Rafael Rivelles
Cardinal Duc de Richelieu
Henri Crémieux
Messire Jean
Ivo Garrani
Laubardemont
Julián Mateos
Le Marquis de Cinq-Mars
Laura Valenzuela
Queen Anne of Austria
Polidor
Théophile
André Lawrence
duc de Segorlie
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