Cyrano and d'Artagnan
Original title: Cyrano et d'Artagnan
5.9(11)19642h 25mFR
Directed by Abel Gance
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.
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paris, francebased on novel or bookbased on play or musicalhistorical fictionmusketeerperiod dramaswashbucklerking of france17th centurypolitical turmoil1600scrossover
