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The Count of Monte-Cristo

  • TV Movie
  • 19751975
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 43m
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6.9/10
4.8K
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The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
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A young officer, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friends," escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge.A young officer, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friends," escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge.A young officer, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friends," escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
4.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Greene
  • Writers
    • Sidney Carroll(screenplay)
    • Alexandre Dumas(based on the novel by)
    • Fred A. Wyler(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Richard Chamberlain
    • Trevor Howard
    • Louis Jourdan
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  • Director
    • David Greene
  • Writers
    • Sidney Carroll(screenplay)
    • Alexandre Dumas(based on the novel by)
    • Fred A. Wyler(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Richard Chamberlain
    • Trevor Howard
    • Louis Jourdan
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    • 39User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 nominations total

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    Tony Curtis in The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
    Tony Curtis in The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
    Louis Jourdan in The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
    Richard Chamberlain in The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
    Richard Chamberlain in The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
    Tony Curtis and Kate Nelligan in The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
    Richard Chamberlain and Tony Curtis in The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)

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    Richard Chamberlain
    Richard Chamberlain
    • Edmond Dantesas Edmond Dantes
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • Abbe Fariaas Abbe Faria
    Louis Jourdan
    Louis Jourdan
    • De Villefortas De Villefort
    Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence
    • Danglarsas Danglars
    Tony Curtis
    Tony Curtis
    • Fernand Mondegoas Fernand Mondego
    Kate Nelligan
    Kate Nelligan
    • Mercedesas Mercedes
    Angelo Infanti
    • Jacopoas Jacopo
    Harold Bromley
    • M. Morrellas M. Morrell
    George Willing
    • Andre Morrellas Andre Morrell
    Alessio Orano
    • Caderousseas Caderousse
    Ralph Michael
    • M. Dantesas M. Dantes
    Dominic Barto
    • Bertuccioas Bertuccio
    Harry Baird
    Harry Baird
    • Alias Ali
    Isabelle De Valvert
    • Haydeeas Haydee
    • (as Isabelle de Valvert)
    Taryn Power
    Taryn Power
    • Valentine De Villefortas Valentine De Villefort
    Dominic Guard
    Dominic Guard
    • Albert Mondegoas Albert Mondego
    Carlo Puri
    • Andrea Benedettoas Andrea Benedetto
    David Mills
    • Girardas Girard
    • Director
      • David Greene
    • Writers
      • Sidney Carroll(screenplay)
      • Alexandre Dumas(based on the novel by)
      • Fred A. Wyler(additional material) (uncredited)
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    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. —Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
    • edmond dantes character
    • the count of monte cristo character
    • period drama
    • marseille france
    • provence france
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      • The classic tale of romance, revenge and retribution.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • History
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      Anthony Dawson, who portrayed Noirtier de Villefort, father of Prosecutor Gérard de Villefort, portrayed by Louis Jourdan, was just five years older than Jourdan.
    • Goofs
      When the jailers throw the body into the sea from the Chateau D'If, rocks are seen below, but when the body splashes into the water, there are no rocks, only the fortified walls of the Chateau are seen at water level.
    • Quotes

      Edmond Dantes: [Last Lines] Mercedes! Where are you traveling?

      Mercedes: To Africa... to find my son and be near him. He's joined the Army.

      Edmond Dantes: Albert a soldier?

      Mercedes: He wants to expiate his father's sins.

      Edmond Dantes: Let me join you on your voyage. I can be of help to you both.

      Mercedes: My son would never permit that.

      Edmond Dantes: Once you said he should have been our son.

      Mercedes: Should have been, yes. But he has a father and he has his father's name... a name you so thoroughly destroyed.

      Edmond Dantes: That was simple justice, madam, and believe me it brought me no joy. But now my task's accomplished. I've no particular place in the world, no strong desire in life... but to make amends where I've hurt the innocent.

      Mercedes: Avenging angels may not ask forgiveness of their victims.

      Edmond Dantes: I am no longer the instrument of God! I've been plunged back into nothingness! I'm searching something lost... my soul, my self... for Edmond Dantes.

      Mercedes: You will never find him. He died a long time ago in the Chateau d'If... and much of me is buried with him. But I celebrate the Count of Monte Cristo's return to the world of men, and I wish for him from the depths of my heart that will find the peace for which he yearns.

      Edmond Dantes: But never... never will he find that perfect love which two young people lost... irretrieveably lost so many, many years ago. Bon voyage... Countess Mondego.

      Mercedes: Goodbye, Count.

    • Alternate versions
      As with the 1974 made-for-TV "Great Expectations", the European release of this film was more than ten minutes longer than the version that premiered on American TV.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 27th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1975)

    User reviews39

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    A superior rendition of the book
    I went to see the new production of The Count of Monte Cristo this past weekend and then rewatched the one with Richard Chamberlain. This one captured the book far better than the new one did. It follows Dumas' original more closely and the character of the Count is calculating and single-minded just as in the book. The supporting actors weren't bad but Richard Chamberlain is who makes this movie as enjoyable as it was.
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    • Jan 28, 2002

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 1975 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Graf von Monte Cristo
    • Filming locations
      • Portovenere, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
      • Norman Rosemont Productions
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    • Budget
      • $1,400,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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