Continuity mistake: When D'Artagnan skewers Jussac, his sword and victim are obviously between two hanging sheets of laundry. Cut to close-up, his sword is now stabbing Jussac through one of the sheets.

The Three Musketeers (1973)
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Directed by: Richard Lester
Starring: Christopher Lee, Charlton Heston, Faye Dunaway, Michael York, Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Raquel Welch
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Trivia: Oliver Reed almost died when he was stabbed in the throat during filming of a swordfight scene.
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Answer: Red is the "color" of the holy church; purple is the "color" of royalty. Richelieu aspired to royalty, not piety.