1995
Queen Anne of Austria secretly gives birth to twin sons, Louis and Phillippe, with Louis raised as the heir and Phillippe imprisoned in an iron mask. Years later, King Louis XIV rules France tyrannically, prompting former Musketeers Athos, Porthos, and Aramis to conspire to replace him with the kindhearted Phillippe. They successfully switch the brothers, but D'Artagnan, the twins' father and loyal captain, discovers the deception and returns Phillippe to prison. The Musketeers rescue Phillippe, leading to D'Artagnan's sacrifice, and Phillippe ultimately assumes the throne as the benevolent King, imprisoning Louis in the iron mask.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Queen Anne gives birth to twin princes, one of whom is secretly imprisoned.
Open full beat sheetAramis is listed as Former Musketeer / Priest. Theological, brilliant, lean, and powerful. In the parsed data, Aramis is connected to 31 scenes, 47 dialogue lines, 54 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
31 scenes / 47 dialogue linesAthos is listed as Former Musketeer. Gray-haired, intelligent, intense, and grieving. In the parsed data, Athos is connected to 30 scenes, 34 dialogue lines, 40 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
30 scenes / 34 dialogue linesPhillippe is listed as Twin brother of Louis. Identical to Louis, blue eyes, childlike, and resilient. In the parsed data, Phillippe is connected to 26 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 35 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
26 scenes / 25 dialogue linesPorthos is listed as Former Musketeer. Wealthy, large girth, hedonistic, and boisterous. In the parsed data, Porthos is connected to 26 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 31 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
26 scenes / 23 dialogue linesD'Artagnan is listed as Musketeer. Handsome, mid-life, courageous, and loyal. In the parsed data, D'Artagnan is connected to 24 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
24 scenes / 26 dialogue linesKing Louis XIV is listed as King of France. Twenty-two, self-absorbed, cruel, and vain. In the parsed data, King Louis XIV is connected to 16 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
16 scenes / 25 dialogue linesAnne of Austria is listed as Queen Mother. Slim, frail, elegant, and sad. In the parsed data, Anne of Austria is connected to 11 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
11 scenes / 21 dialogue linesMichelle Beaufort is listed as Raoul's fiancee. Stunningly beautiful, poor, and naive. In the parsed data, Michelle Beaufort is connected to 6 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
6 scenes / 6 dialogue linesRaoul is listed as Soldier. Athos' son, mid-twenties, nervous, and in love. In the parsed data, Raoul is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesQueen Anne of Austria gives birth to twins, a boy and another boy, while advisors and a doctor attend.
Anne of AustriaA Musketeer takes a baby away in a carriage.
Establishing shot of the prison in 1662.
The Man in the Iron Mask is visited by his cruel keeper.
PhillippeD'Artagnan rides through the streets of Paris.
D'ArtagnanPorthos visits Aramis at the residence.
Porthos, AramisAthos gives his son Raoul his mother's ring before Raoul leaves.
Athos, RaoulKing Louis XIV prepares for a party and discusses the Jesuits with Aramis.
Aramis, King Louis XIVThe King hosts a party and attempts to seduce Michelle.
D'Artagnan, King Louis XIV, Raoul, Michelle BeaufortThe Keeper dies while playing a game with the prisoner.
PhillippeD'Artagnan meets with the Queen Mother.
Anne of Austria, D'ArtagnanAthos and D'Artagnan discuss Raoul's heartbreak.
D'Artagnan, Athos, RaoulA riot breaks out over spoiled food.
D'ArtagnanA riot breaks out over rotten food; D'Artagnan intervenes and calms the mob.
D'ArtagnanD'Artagnan enters the palace via a secret passage.
D'ArtagnanThe King finishes a tryst and leaves through a secret passage.
King Louis XIVD'Artagnan confronts the King about the riots and Raoul's betrothed.
D'Artagnan, King Louis XIVPierre is executed by guillotine for the rotten food blunder.
King Louis XIVMichelle is brought to the palace and seduced by the King.
King Louis XIV, Michelle BeaufortThe Man in the Iron Mask is mistreated by a new keeper.
PhillippeRaoul is killed in battle.
RaoulAthos learns of Raoul's death and attempts to kill the King.
D'Artagnan, AthosThe four Musketeers meet; Aramis reveals his plan to replace the King.
D'Artagnan, Porthos, Aramis, AthosAramis and Porthos arrive at the coast to meet Athos near the prison of Belle Sur.
D'Artagnan, Porthos, Aramis, AthosAramis prepares a disguise using a body to infiltrate the prison.
Porthos, Aramis, AthosAramis gains entry to the prison under the guise of a priest.
AramisAramis reveals his true intent to the prisoner.
Aramis, PhillippeAramis and Athos discuss Porthos' suicidal tendencies while Aramis' helpers prevent Athos from intervening.
Athos, AramisPorthos attempts to hang himself, but the barn collapses due to Aramis' sabotage.
PorthosAramis and Athos watch the barn collapse and discuss the plan.
Aramis, AthosPorthos emerges from the rubble furious, and the group is spotted by a wench who sees Phillippe.
Porthos, Aramis, Athos, Phillippe, Michelle BeaufortAthos comforts Phillippe, who is struggling with his identity and the mask.
Athos, PhillippeAthos wakes at dawn and sees a carriage leaving.
AthosAramis and Porthos prepare to leave for Paris, leaving Athos behind to continue training Phillippe.
Aramis, Porthos, AthosAthos trains Phillippe on how to act like a King.
Athos, PhillippeAthos grieves for his son Raoul while alone.
AthosAthos resumes training Phillippe.
Athos, PhillippeAramis and Porthos arrive in Paris.
Aramis, PorthosAramis and Porthos are accosted by robbers.
Aramis, PorthosAramis confronts Father Belles.
Aramis, PorthosAramis and Porthos travel to the cathedral.
Aramis, PorthosAramis returns with Father Belles.
Aramis, PorthosThe carriage returns to the manor house.
Aramis and Porthos return to collect Phillippe.
Athos, Phillippe, Aramis, PorthosThe group discusses the plan to replace the King.
Athos, Aramis, Porthos, PhillippePreparations for the ball are underway.
Anne of AustriaAnne meets Father Belles in the confessional.
Anne of AustriaLouis prepares for the ball and confronts Michelle.
King Louis XIV, D'Artagnan, Michelle Beaufort, Anne of AustriaThe group switches to a grander carriage.
Aramis, Porthos, Athos, PhillippeThe group dresses Phillippe for the ball.
Aramis, Porthos, Athos, PhillippeGuests arrive at the masquerade ball.
The masquerade ball is in full swing; the Musketeers execute their plan.
King Louis XIV, D'Artagnan, Aramis, Porthos, Athos, PhillippeD'Artagnan follows Louis.
D'Artagnan, King Louis XIVLouis is alone.
King Louis XIVThe Musketeers approach the King's room.
Aramis, Porthos, Athos, PhillippeThe group enters the secret passage.
Aramis, Porthos, Athos, PhillippeThe group moves through the passage.
Aramis, Porthos, Athos, PhillippeThe Musketeers capture Louis and replace him with Phillippe.
Aramis, Porthos, Athos, Phillippe, King Louis XIVAthos sends Phillippe to the ballroom.
Athos, PhillippePhillippe enters the ballroom as the King.
Phillippe, Michelle BeaufortMichelle wanders the corridor.
Michelle Beaufort, D'ArtagnanThe Musketeers prepare to move Louis.
Aramis, Porthos, Athos, King Louis XIVPhillippe and Anne share a moment.
Phillippe, Anne of AustriaAnne meets D'Artagnan.
Anne of Austria, D'ArtagnanD'Artagnan questions the King's return.
D'ArtagnanAnne and D'Artagnan share a brief, emotional encounter before D'Artagnan enters the ballroom.
Anne of Austria, D'ArtagnanD'Artagnan confronts Phillippe, who is impersonating the King.
D'Artagnan, PhillippeThe Musketeers attempt to escape with Louis, but are intercepted by D'Artagnan.
D'Artagnan, Porthos, Aramis, Athos, King Louis XIV, PhillippeLouis vents his anger at D'Artagnan and discovers Phillippe is his twin.
Anne of Austria, D'Artagnan, King Louis XIV, PhillippeD'Artagnan and Louis discover Michelle has committed suicide.
D'Artagnan, King Louis XIVD'Artagnan says a final goodbye to Anne.
Anne of Austria, D'ArtagnanPhillippe is returned to the iron mask.
PhillippeThe Musketeers find a note from D'Artagnan and decide to rescue Phillippe.
Porthos, Aramis, AthosThe Musketeers rescue Phillippe, but are trapped by Louis.
D'Artagnan, Porthos, Aramis, Athos, King Louis XIV, PhillippeD'Artagnan's funeral.
Anne of Austria, Porthos, Aramis, Athos, PhillippeI am not... I am not angry with you. You understand? Good. Now, as to acting like a king, we wish you to be a good king. But at first... at first you must pass as Louis, and Louis is cold and cruel. So you must stop looking at people with such softness. It is... not Kingly. The eyes of a King say that all he cares about is himself, and your eyes -- how do I tell him this -- ? You eyes... ask so much. You shouldn't care about me, about my -- about...
Remember, all you have to do is get through tonight. Smile and nod a lot, and if you get stuck just wave and announce, "Continue." In the morning you hand this note to d'Artagnan, pardoning Athos and instructing that he, Aramis and Porthos be brought to the palace as your advisors. And all is well.
Please, may I speak? M'lord... I beg that you kill me. I release you, before Almighty God, from any claim of sin in taking my life. In fact I will pray that God reward you for your mercy to do it. But do not -- I beg you -- return me to the prison, where I have lived so long.
I wrote Fromberge! Under your seal! I wrote as you, demanding to know why he disregarded my order to keep Raoul from danger! He writes back: "But your Majesty! Your last letter ordered me to put him in front of the cannon!"
Anne... The night we had together... I always wanted more. But that one, it was enough. Enough to make me love you forever. I want you to remember that... and go on. As strong as you are now. No matter what happens.
I believe in dreams, Louis. They are our souls speaking to us, from that world beyond our eyes. And that son I never saw in daylight was standing in the moonlight of my dreams. And he wore an iron mask.
D'Artagnan, you will hunt down Aramis, Porthos and Athos, and bring me their heads, or I will have yours. And as for you, Phillippe... Back to the prison you shall go, and into the mask you hate.
No! Do not be sorry! Never be sorry! The King cares for nothing and for no one! There are no mistakes when you are King! What you do is right for every person! A King has contempt for everyone!
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