Question 1

What surprising line did Charlton Heston add to the film that wasn't in the original novel or script?

Accepted Answer

As Cardinal Richelieu, Charlton Heston tells d'Artagnan he has no personal enemies, only enemies of France. Heston found this quote while researching and asked director Richard Lester to include it.

Question 2

Why were the actors and actresses in The Four Musketeers able to sue the producers?

Accepted Answer

Producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind were sued because cast members claimed they were tricked into thinking this was part of The Three Musketeers (1973). They won their case but received less money than if paid separately for both films.

Question 3

What Oscar nomination milestone did The Four Musketeers achieve?

Accepted Answer

Its Best Costume Design nomination marked the first time a sequel received an Oscar nomination when its predecessor was overlooked. Yvonne Blake was nominated alone for BAFTA, but shared the Oscar nomination with Ron Talsky.

Question 4

How did Christopher Lee's reaction to the pay dispute differ from the rest of the cast?

Accepted Answer

According to his autobiography, most cast members were angry about receiving less pay due to the production setup, but Christopher Lee had no problem with his pay, being accustomed to meager salaries from independent films.

Question 5

What is the full on-screen title of The Four Musketeers?

Accepted Answer

The actual on-screen title is 'The Four Musketeers (The Revenge of Milady)'.

The Four Musketeers

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