Why was Cardinal Richelieu's costume changed from red to purple? [Red is the "color" of the holy church; purple is the "color" of royalty. Richelieu aspired to royalty, not piety.]
The Three Musketeers (1973) - 1 question
Directed by Richard Lester, starring Charlton Heston, Christopher Lee, Faye Dunaway, Michael York, Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain (add more)
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Why was Cardinal Richelieu's costume changed from red to purple? [Red is the "color" of the holy church; purple is the "color" of royalty. Richelieu aspired to royalty, not piety.]
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