The Count of Monte Cristo (1974)
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Richard Chamberlain stars in this lavishly appointed adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas adventure story. When Count Edmond Dantes (Richard Chamberlain) is stripped of his wealth and sent to prison for crimes he did not commit, he swears to get revenge against those who wronged him. With the help of Abbe (Trevor Howard), a fellow prisoner, the Count escapes and sets forth to see that justice is done. The supporting cast includes Tony Curtis as Mondego, Louis Jourdan as De Villefort, and Donald Pleasance as Danglars. This seventh of eight film versions of The Count of Monte Cristo was produced for American television but received a theatrical release in Europe. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Richard Chamberlain, Tony Curtis, (more)
- Director(s):
- David Green, David Greene, (more)
Synopsis of The Count of Monte Cristo
Richard Chamberlain stars in this lavishly appointed adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas adventure story. When Count Edmond Dantes (Richard Chamberlain) is stripped of his wealth and sent to prison for crimes he did not commit, he swears to get revenge against those who wronged him. With the help of Abbe (Trevor Howard), a fellow prisoner, the Count escapes and sets forth to see that justice is done. The supporting cast includes Tony Curtis as Mondego, Louis Jourdan as De Villefort, and Donald Pleasance as Danglars. This seventh of eight film versions of The Count of Monte Cristo was produced for American television but received a theatrical release in Europe. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Count of Monte Cristo
- Richard Chamberlain - Edmond Dantes
- Trevor Howard - Abbe Faria
- Donald Pleasence - Danglars
- Angelo Infanti - Jacopo
- Alessio Orano - Caderousse
- Ralph Michael - M. Dantes
- Harry Baird - Ali
- Anthony Dawson - Noirtier De Villefort
- Tony Curtis - Mondego
- Louis Jourdan - De Villefort
- Kate Nelligan - Mercedes
- Taryn Power - Valentine De Villefort
- Dominic Guard - Albert Mondego
- Dominic Barto - Bertuccio
- David Mills - Girard
- John Karlsen
- Director(s):
- David Green, David Greene
- Writer(s):
- Sidney Carroll
- Producer(s):
- Norman Rosemont
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