The Fifth Musketeer
1979, English. Directed by Ken Annakin.
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King Louis XIV has without his knowledge a twin brother, Philippe, but when he is told, he immediately locks up his brother in the Bastille. The king wants to increase his popularity and stages an assassination against himself where Philippe is dressed as king Louis. But Philippe manages to escape the assassination and everybody believes him to be the real king...
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Ken AnnakinDirector
- Beau BridgesPhilippe / Louis XIV
- Sylvia KristelMaria Theresa
- Ursula AndressLouise de La Vallière
- Olivia de HavillandAnne d'Autriche
- Ian McShaneFouquet
- Cornel WildeD'Artagnan
- Rex HarrisonColbert
- José FerrerAthos
- Lloyd BridgesAramis
- Alan Hale Jr.Porthos
- Helmut DantineSpanish Ambassador
- Román AriznavarretaCast
Details
- Released
- 6 April 1979
- Country
- Austria, United States of America
- Written by
- David Ambrose
- Budget
- $7M
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What The Fifth Musketeer is based on
The Fifth Musketeer is based on The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later (1847) by Alexandre Dumas.
1847
The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later
By Alexandre Dumas
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The Fifth Musketeer runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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The Fifth Musketeer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fifth Musketeer?
If you liked The Fifth Musketeer, try Outlaws - For Greater Glory, Maximum Risk, The Devil's Double.
Who directed The Fifth Musketeer?
The Fifth Musketeer (1979) was directed by Ken Annakin and stars Beau Bridges, Sylvia Kristel, Ursula Andress.
What is The Fifth Musketeer based on?
The Fifth Musketeer is based on The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later (1847) by Alexandre Dumas.