The Four Charlots Musketeers

The Four Charlots Musketeers

1974 · 110 min · ★ 5.3 · Comedy, Adventure

This French slapstick comedy stars the musician/comedian foursome Les Charlots, as valets to the Four Musketeers. One of the film's highlights is a mutual kicking session between Cardinal Richelieu, the King, and a monk. This comedy foursome was enormously popular in 1970s France, and they made a huge number of films during that period.

Directed by André Hunebelle · Written by Jean Halain

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