The Count of Monte Cristo (1961)
Edmund 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 Edmund 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 Edmund escapes disguised as the dead body. Now free, Edmund 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: Claude Autant-Lara
Genre: History
Runtime: 180 min
Release Date: December 6, 1961
Cast
- Louis Jourdan - Edmond Dantès
- Yvonne Furneaux - Mercédès
- Pierre Mondy - Caderousse
- Yves Rénier - Albert de Morcerf
- Claudine Coster - Haydée
- Bernard Dhéran - Henri de Villefort
- Jean-Claude Michel - Fernand de Morcerf
- Marie Mergey - Madame Caderousse
- Franco Silva - Mario
- Henri Guisol - L'abbé Faria
Screenplay
- Alexandre Dumas (Novel)
- Jean Halain (Scenario Writer)
- Jean Halain (Dialogue)
- Jean Halain (Adaptation)
Music: René Cloërec
Cinematography: Jean Isnard, Jacques Natteau
Editing: Madeleine Gug
Production: Cineriz, Gaumont
Country: Italy, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
treasure, france, repayment, return, fake identity, treasure hunt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Count of Monte Cristo about?
- Edmund 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 Edmund 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 Edmund escapes disguised as the dead body. Now free, Edmund 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 Claude Autant-Lara.
- Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo?
- The Count of Monte Cristo stars Louis Jourdan, Yvonne Furneaux, Pierre Mondy, Yves Rénier, Claudine Coster, Bernard Dhéran.
- How long is The Count of Monte Cristo?
- The Count of Monte Cristo has a runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes).
- What genre is The Count of Monte Cristo?
- The Count of Monte Cristo is a History film.
- Where was The Count of Monte Cristo produced?
- The Count of Monte Cristo was produced in Italy, France.