Two Geeks And A Git Classic Movie Reviews

The second film in our pairing honoring the late Raquel Welch is one of the best-loved versions of this particular story. Originally penned in 1844 by French Author Alexander Dumas, 1973's version of "The Three Musketeers" had such an impact on both audiences and other filmmakers that some of the elements it established would go on to become traditions that later versions would honor. Directed by Richard Lester, of "A Hard Day's Night" fame, and starred a veritable "Who's Who?" of talent in the early 70s. The story follows young D'Artagnan (Michael York), who is off to Paris to join the King's Musketeers. Of course, things don't go quite as planned. After running afoul of the villainous Rochefort (the incredible Christopher Lee), he gets to Paris only to find out that he lacks the experience to become a Musketeer. Following several mishaps that earn him three successive duels, he meets up with Athos (Oliver Reed), Porthos (Frank Finley), and Aramis (Richard Chamberlain) who end up becoming his companions for