Here the best actors gathered: "The man in the iron mask" won the hearts of the audience

In modern films, the talent of actors and the plot is very often hidden behind special effects and computer graphics. The more valuable are the paintings made twenty years ago. A striking example is the drama "The Man in the Iron Mask", the actors of which transferred us to the Middle Ages.

Plot

The work of director Randall Wallace is a mosaic, because the plot of the film was partly borrowed from the works of Alexander Dumas. His main characters are well known to fans of the writer's work. These are the three legendary musketeers: Porthos, Aramis and Athos, whose company is, of course, D'Artagnan.

Seeing the film, you can and see for yourself how great the actors looked together. "Man in the Iron Mask" (photos of individual scenes of the film you can see in the article) won the audience at first sight, even though there are a lot of historical inconsistencies in it.

A lot of years have passed since the adventures of the Musketeers, and today everyone found a cause for himself. The French throne belongs to Louis XIV - a selfish and cruel ruler, extremely passionate about women and entertainment. D'Artagnan became captain of the personal guard of the king, Porthos contains a brothel, Aramis found himself in religion. And Athos has an adult son Raul, who is engaged to the charming Christina. Unfortunately, the girl was drawn to the attention of Louis XIV and was very disappointed with the refusal. The king decides to get rid of the opponent and sends him to certain death.

Raoul dies, and the grief-stricken father is about to take revenge, but D'Artagnan stands in his way. Then Athos conspires with Porthos and Aramis to release from prison the mysterious captive of the king - "The Iron Mask." They are Philip - twin brother of Louis XIV. The musketeers want to replace the ruler, but they encounter many obstacles.

Young talent

The real team was in the film talented actors - "Man in an Iron Mask" united the stars of Hollywood. So, at the time of filming the performer of the role of Philip and Louis - Leonardo DiCaprio - was known throughout the world.

His way to the cinema began very early. In 2.5 years, little Leonardo managed to perform in a children's TV show, and at the age of 14 chose the profession of an actor. The first nominations for "Oscar" and "Golden Globe" DiCaprio received in 1993. Four years later, the legendary "Titanic" appeared on the screens, which brought the young artist crazy popularity. Thanks to the role of Jack Dawson, Leonardo was on the list of Hollywood stars with big fees.

After the "Titanic"

After the success of DiCaprio did not lack a proposal. The actors of the movie "The Man in the Iron Mask" worked very well with the 24-year-old artist.

Leonardo got two characters at once, the characters of which were opposite. Confusion and uncertainty Philip, power and narcissism of Louis - a wonderful actor once again managed to surprise us with his game.

Leonardo DiCaprio is a talented actor, who in his career had dozens of amazing roles in the cinema. It is even more surprising that after a large number of nominations for Oscar, he managed to get the cherished statuette only in 2016.

Gerard Depardieu

Even more famous than the young Leo, there were other actors. "A man in an iron mask" is impossible, according to viewers, without the genius Gerard Depardieu, who played the role of Porthos.

Interestingly, the career of a famous citizen of France, Russia and Belgium began quite by accident. In his childhood, Depardieu was not distinguished by law-abiding, engaged in theft, prostitution, had problems with the police. He traveled a lot and once, at the invitation of a friend, he found himself in Paris, where he found his calling. Gerard became the best student in his class, and two years later he played the first role in the cinema.

As for Porthos, Depardieu magnificently showed this character, keen on women and wine.

A little sentimental, ridiculous and ridiculous, reckless and brave Porthos performed by the French artist was remembered by the audience in the film "The Man in the Iron Mask." Actors and roles, according to reviews, were chosen well, but, truth, from book characters they still differed.

John Malkovich

Athos is a mentor for other musketeers, he again unites Porthos and Aramis, who are ready to avenge the death of young Raul. In these scenes of the film the actors were again shocked by the spectators. "Man in the Iron Mask" allowed to enjoy and the talent of American John Malkovich in the role of Athos, although this role was somewhat unexpected for him.

The debut of Malkovich in the theater took place in 1978, and for seven years the actor took part in several dozen productions. In 1984, he performed on Broadway and almost simultaneously starred in the movies. His first work "Places in the Heart" brought the nomination for a prestigious award.

The image of the musketeer, who was tired of the adventures, devoted all his time to raising his son, was a great success for the actor.

D'Artagnan and Aramis

Americans Malkovich and DiCaprio, Frenchman Gerard Depardieu - the actors of "The Man in the Iron Mask" began their careers in different parts of the world. In this motley and very talented company, the Irishman Gabriel Byrne and the Englishman Jeremy Irons fit perfectly.

Gabriel Byrne showed the audience D'Artagnan - a dedicated musketeer. Even after the discovery of the twin, he remains loyal to the cruel king until the last. This is incredibly difficult, because Louis and Philip, as it turns out, are his sons. Ultimately, D'Artagnan has to make a very difficult choice.

A lot of excellent reviews have caused and Aramis - character Oscar-winning Jeremy Irons.

The actor began his career in the London theater troupe and on television. In the movie he starred with such stars as Ornella Muti, Patricia Kaas and Meryl Streep, and in 1997 in the film adaptation of "Lolita" he played the role of Humbert.