This sequel was shot at the same time as its more illustrious predecessor, but without the knowledge of its cast, who sued producer Alexander Salkind for back-pay. Subtitled The Revenge of Milady, the action brings Faye Dunaway to the fore, as she seeks to trap the dashing blades by imprisoning Michael York's beloved, Raquel Welch. The original cast is obviously still in the swing of things and there is a nice demonstration of screen villainy from Christopher Lee, but director Richard Lester can't resist tilting the swashbuckling into slapstick, with uneven results. The costumes were nominated for an Oscar.

The Four Musketeers defend the queen and her dressmaker from Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter.