The Man In The Iron Mask
Added 7/19/2009
Been searching a long time for this movie. It came quickly to me after ordering and arrived in pristeen shape. I have vviewed the movie and it is great.My thanks to the seller.
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THE BEST SCREEN ADAPTATION OF DUMAS' CLASSIC
Added 3/18/2009
Don't get me wrong, I like a lot of Leonardo DiCaprio's work, but Richard Chamberlain was magnificent in this much better version of THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK, and Patrick McGoohan just seethed villainy. Jenny Agutter was never more beautiful, and the cast was embarrassingly rich for a television ( or, indeed, any ) production. This is a marvelous swashbuckler, with rich dialogue, plenty of action, and a plot that is never boring.
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The Man in the Iron Mask
Added 7/29/2008
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 Chamberlain's Dumas movies that aren't available and does a proper job of releasing them. If you enjoyed this catch "The Three Musketeers" and "Shogun". - C. Luster
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Best Version of the Tale Needs a US DVD
Added 8/8/2007
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.
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non-US dvd; deceptive seller
Added 1/23/2007
seller didn't say DVD was not for US DVD players -- worthless -- seller not recommended
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The Man In The Iron Mask
Added 7/19/2009
Been searching a long time for this movie. It came quickly to me after ordering and arrived in pristeen shape. I have vviewed the movie and it is great.My thanks to the seller.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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THE BEST SCREEN ADAPTATION OF DUMAS' CLASSIC
Added 3/18/2009
Don't get me wrong, I like a lot of Leonardo DiCaprio's work, but Richard Chamberlain was magnificent in this much better version of THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK, and Patrick McGoohan just seethed villainy. Jenny Agutter was never more beautiful, and the cast was embarrassingly rich for a television ( or, indeed, any ) production. This is a marvelous swashbuckler, with rich dialogue, plenty of action, and a plot that is never boring.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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The Man in the Iron Mask
Added 7/29/2008
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 Chamberlain's Dumas movies that aren't available and does a proper job of releasing them. If you enjoyed this catch "The Three Musketeers" and "Shogun". - C. Luster
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