The Man in The Iron Mask: Literary Masterpieces

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The Man in The Iron Mask: Literary Masterpieces

Editorial Review

Alexandre Dumas's classic tale of fraternal squabbling makes a more than satisfactory transition to celluloid with this 1976 made-for-television swashbuckler. Viewers familiar with the more recent Leonardo DiCaprio version may be stymied at first by the non-MTV pace and the rather unhip presence of Richard Chamberlain in the lead role(s). This well-lensed actioner overcomes a somewhat pokey first half to emerge as a terrific adventure, complete with plenty of derring-do, some sharply pointed dialogue, and a wonderful performance by the incomparably malevolent Patrick McGoohan. Rousing fun for burgeoning rapscallions of all ages. Director Mike Newell would later find success in a different genre with Four Weddings and a Funeral. Ian Holm, Louis Jordan, and Ralph Richardson round out the embarrassingly rich supporting cast. --Andrew Wright

Features:

• Color
• HiFi Sound
• NTSC

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
• The Man in the Iron Mask
  No offence to DiCaprio but Richard Chamberlain's duel role of "The Man in the Iron Mask" was definitely better. It amazes me only foreign versions of this on DVD are available. Why not a Region 1 version? Chamberlain did three wonderful Dumas classics, this "The Count of Monte Cristo", and "The Three Musketeers". The first two are not available on Region 1 DVDs after all these years. Great movie that I highly recommend for the whole family. Let's hope someone like Criterion gets the rights for both... more info
• Best Version of the Tale Needs a US DVD
  I've watched my VHS tape of this many times, for the tight script, plentiful action, fast pace, rousing score, and wonderful supporting cast (Patrick McGoohan and Ralph Richardson the standouts). But the heart of the picture is Richard Chamberlain's dual performance as the good and evil brothers: mesmerizing to watch the change in expression and bearing as he moves between the two. One of my favorite films.
• non-US dvd; deceptive seller
  seller didn't say DVD was not for US DVD players -- worthless -- seller not recommended
• A Case Of Extreme Sibling Rivalry- -17th Century Style..............
  
  This is a very entertaining and well-done television production from the late 1970's, set in 1600's France, and based on the historical adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas. The producers spared no expense for this television movie........the stellar ensemble cast includes many noteworthy names from both sides of the Atlantic, and the lavish French chateaus and castles used for all the location filming are truly spectacular.
  The compelling story of identical twin brothers, each the antithesis of... more info

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