Braveheart screenwriter Randall Wallace has taken the legend of The Man In The Iron Mask (a mysterious prisoner of the Bastille in the late 17th century) as a starting point for this historic romp. He's then thrown in a bit of Alexandre Dumas' Musketeer novels (primarily The Viscount Of Bragelonne) for good measure. With a dream cast, some gorgeous costumes, perfect period sets and breathtaking sword fights, this very modern version kicks off in lavish, melodramatic, almost epic style.
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