The Man in the Iron Mask (1977 film) repeated advances on Louise, who is in turn repulsed by him yet falls in love with Philippe. Although a made-for-TV movie, actual locations in France were used for filming, including the Château de Fontainebleau and Fouquet's actual chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte for the final ball scene. The Man in the Iron Mask (1977 film) The Man in the Iron Mask is a 1977 television film loosely adapted from "The Vicomte de Bragelonne" by Alexandre Dumas and presenting several plot similarities with the 1939 film version. It was produced by Norman Rosemont for ITC Entertainment, and starred Richard Chamberlain as King Louis
The Man in the Iron Mask (1998 film) the King is depicted negatively while his twin brother is sympathetically portrayed. D'Artagnan's loyalties are torn between his King and his three Musketeer friends. He is also revealed as the father of the twins, as well as being dedicated to the interests of France. Finally the 1998 film shows a clear inspiration from the biblical legend of King David and Uriah in dealing with Raoul's fate, which lacks in the novel. Many historical persons and events depicted in the film are heavily fictionalized, as declared in an opening narration. Despite receiving a rather mixed to negative critical response, the film