The Count of Monte-Cristo
📖 Synopsis
A TV adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the notorious island prison, Chateau d'If. While imprisoned, he meets the Abbe Faria, a fellow prisoner whom everyone believes to be mad. The Abbe tells Edmond of a fantastic treasure hidden away on a tiny island, that only he knows the location of. After many years in prison, the old Abbe dies, and Edmond escapes disguised as the dead body. Now free, Edmond must find the treasure the Abbe told him of, so he can use the new-found wealth to exact revenge on those who have wronged him.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
- Director
- David Greene
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Richard ChamberlainEdmond Dantès
Trevor HowardAbbé Faria
Louis JourdanVillefort
Donald PleasenceDanglars
Tony CurtisFernand Morcerf Mondego
Kate NelliganMercédès
Angelo InfantiJacopoH
Harold BromleyM. MorrellG
George WillingAndre Morrell
Alessio OranoCaderousse🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Count of Monte-Cristo about?
- A TV adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the notorious island prison, Chateau d'If. While imprisoned, he meets the Abbe Faria, a fellow prisoner whom everyone believes to be mad. The Abbe tells Edmond of a fantastic treasure hidden away on a tiny island, that only he knows the location of. After many years in prison, the old Abbe dies, and Edmond escapes disguised as the dead body. Now free, Edmond must find the treasure the Abbe told him of, so he can use the new-found wealth to exact revenge on those who have wronged him.
- Who directed The Count of Monte-Cristo?
- The Count of Monte-Cristo was directed by David Greene.
- When was The Count of Monte-Cristo released?
- The Count of Monte-Cristo was released on October 31, 1975.
- How long is The Count of Monte-Cristo?
- The Count of Monte-Cristo has a runtime of 1h 59m.
- Where can I track The Count of Monte-Cristo?
- You can track The Count of Monte-Cristo on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












