six months apart. Most of the actors were incensed that their work on the long shoot was used to make an entirely separate film, while they were only being paid for the work of one. Lawsuits were filed on behalf of those contributing to the film to gain the salaries and benefits associated with a second film that was not mentioned in the original contracts. All SAG actors' contracts now have what is known as the "Salkind clause", which stipulates how many films are being made. Reception and awards The film received mostly positive reviews. It was also nominated at the 48th Academy Awards for Best Costumes (Yvonne Blake and Ron Talsky). References External links 1974 films 1970s historical adventure films British historical adventure films British swashbuckler films Films based on The Three Musketeers Films directed by Richard Lester Films shot in Madrid Films scored by Lalo Schifrin Films set in France Films set in Paris Films set in La Rochelle Films set in London Films set in Hampshire Films with screenplays by George MacDonald Fraser Cultural depictions of Cardinal Richelieu Cultural depictions of Louis XIII Films shot in Almería Films shot at Twickenham Film Studios Films produced by Pierre Spengler 1970s English-language films 1970s British films