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The Three Muscatels

Based On the book by Alexandre Dumas

The Three Muscatels is a 1991 American parody comedy-drama film directed by Romell Foster-Owens. The film stars Richard Pryor and his then wife Flynn Belaine, who also wrote the script with Cal Wilson. The film is based on the 1844 novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. This was Richard Pryor's last theatrically released film for which he received star billing in a dramatic role.

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Release date:
1991
Cast:
Richard Pryor, Cal Wilson, Reynaldo Rey, Joe Torry, Roy Fegan
Country:
United States
Language:
English
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Book vs Film

Cover of The Three Musketeers
The Book · 1844

The Three Musketeers

Alexandre Dumas

★ 4.1 / 5 29 ratings · Open Library
Poster for The Three Muscatels
The Film · 1991

The Three Muscatels

Romell Foster-Owens

★ 2.9 / 10 137 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 147 years after publication.

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