The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell (1943)
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.
Director: Ferruccio Cerio, Robert Vernay
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, Action
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 22, 1943
Cast
- Pierre Richard-Willm - Edmond Dantès / Le Comte de Monte Cristo
- Michèle Alfa - Mercédès
- Aimé Clariond - Monsieur de Villefort
- Marcel Herrand - Bertuccio
- Ermete Zacconi - L'abbé Faria
- Alexandre Rignault - Caderousse
- Henri Bosc - Fernand, le comte de Morcerf
- Jacques Baumer - Noirtier
- André Fouché - Benedetto
- René Bergeron - Le policier
Screenplay
Music: Roger Desormière
Cinematography: Victor Arménise
Editing: Jean Feyte
Production: Regina Films, Excelsa Film
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français, Italiano
Original Language: fr
Keywords
miniseries
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More Films by Director: Ferruccio Cerio, Robert Vernay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell about?
- 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 Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell?
- The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell was directed by Ferruccio Cerio, Robert Vernay.
- Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell?
- The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell stars Pierre Richard-Willm, Michèle Alfa, Aimé Clariond, Marcel Herrand, Ermete Zacconi, Alexandre Rignault.
- How long is The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell?
- The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell?
- The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell is a Adventure, Drama, History, Action film.
- Where was The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell produced?
- The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell was produced in France, Italy.