The Man in the Iron Mask (1998): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Man in the Iron Mask is a 1998 action drama directed by Randall Wallace, starring Gérard Depardieu, Jeremy Irons and John Malkovich. It is partly based on The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas and David Coward. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $183 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Randall Wallace
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man in the Iron Mask About?
The premise of The Man in the Iron Mask without spoilers, adapted from The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas and David Coward. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tyrannical king imprisons a man hidden behind an iron mask, effectively silencing a potential rival to the throne. As injustice spreads, the legendary Musketeers band together to challenge the king's authority. They undertake a perilous mission to free the mysterious prisoner and restore balance to the kingdom, facing danger and intrigue at every turn.
The Man in the Iron Mask Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- iron mask
- mask
- foreign language adaptation
- identical twins
- 1600s
- based on novel
- independent film
The Man in the Iron Mask Cast
Gérard Depardieu leads the cast, with Jeremy Irons and John Malkovich. Directed by Randall Wallace; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Randall Wallace
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The Man in the Iron Mask Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Man in the Iron Mask 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Man in the Iron Mask Plot Summary
What happens in The Man in the Iron Mask from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the once-mighty Kingdom of France teeters on the brink of financial ruin due to King Louis XIV’s relentless wars against the Dutch, an array of crises threatens the nation. In his desperation to replenish his kingdom’s coffers, the king resorts to distributing spoiled provisions among the populace, a decision that only worsens the already grim conditions faced by the French people. Simultaneously, a group of rogue Jesuits conspires to remove Louis from power, fueled by their indignation at his betrayal of the very citizens he has sworn to protect. Amidst this turmoil, the four Musketeers—Aramis, Porthos, Athos, and D’Artagnan—have diverged on separate paths.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man in the Iron Mask, scene by scene
The Man in the Iron Mask Box Office
The Man in the Iron Mask grossed $183 million worldwide. $57 million came from the US and Canada and $126 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$183M
- US & Canada
- $57M
- International
- $126M
The Man in the Iron Mask Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer and 8 clips.
- Clip Clip: Musketeer Incident
- Clip Clip: Escape
- Clip One For All
- Clip Judgement Day
How Well Do You Know The Man in the Iron Mask?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What crisis was France facing during the time of King Louis XIV?
Cars in The Man in the Iron Mask
18 cars on screen, including the 1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Thriftmaster and the 1956 Dodge unknown.
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1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Thriftmaster Main role -
1956 Dodge unknown Important role -
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Willys M38 A1 Important role
The Man in the Iron Mask Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “O Homen da Mascara de Ferro” and “Człowiek w Żelaznej Masce”.
- Also known as
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- O Homen da Mascara de Ferro
- Człowiek w Żelaznej Masce
- مردی با نقاب آهنین
- Der Mann in der eisernen Maske
- L'Homme au masque de fer
- El hombre de la máscara de hierro
- 铁面人
- La maschera di ferro
- Человек в железной маске
- O Homem da Mascara de Ferro
- Demir Maskeli Adam
- Mannen med järnmasken
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- คนหน้าเหล็กผู้พลิกแผ่นดิน
- Mannen Med Jernmasken
- Muž se železnou maskou
- A Vasálarcos
- Ο Άνθρωπος με τη Σιδερένια Μάσκα
- Manden med jernmasken
- 仮面の男
- Omul cu masca de Fier
- האיש במסכת הברזל
- 아이언 마스크
- O Homem da Máscara de Ferro
- Людина в залізній масці
- Желязната маска
- Muž so železnou maskou
- Rautanaamio
- 鐵面人
- Žmogus su geležine kauke
- Človek z železno masko, კაცი რკინის ნიღაბში
- Čovjek sa željeznom maskom
- L’home de la màscara de ferro
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The Man in the Iron Mask FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Man in the Iron Mask, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man in the Iron Mask?
The Man in the Iron Mask runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was The Man in the Iron Mask released?
The Man in the Iron Mask was released on March 13, 1998.
Who directed The Man in the Iron Mask?
The Man in the Iron Mask was directed by Randall Wallace.
More films by Randall Wallace Who is in the cast of The Man in the Iron Mask?
The Man in the Iron Mask stars Gérard Depardieu, Jeremy Irons and John Malkovich, among 5 credited actors.
How much did The Man in the Iron Mask make at the box office?
The Man in the Iron Mask grossed $183 million worldwide ($57 million domestic, $126 million international).
How is The Man in the Iron Mask rated?
The Man in the Iron Mask has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 49 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is The Man in the Iron Mask based on a book?
Yes. The Man in the Iron Mask is partly adapted from The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas and David Coward.
Does The Man in the Iron Mask have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man in the Iron Mask has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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