The Count of Monte Cristo (1964)
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 Abbé Faria, a fellow prisoner whom everyone believes to be mad. The Abbé 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 Abbé dies, and Edmond escapes disguised as the dead body. Now free, Edmond must find the treasure the Abbé told him of, so he can use the new-found wealth to exact revenge on those who have wronged him.
Director: Peter Hammond
Runtime: 300 min
Release Date: October 4, 1964
Cast
- Alan Badel - Edmond Dantes
- Natasha Parry - Mercedes
- Morris Perry - Baron Danglars
- Philip Madoc - Fernand Mondego
- Edward de Souza - Maximilian Morrel
- Michael Gough - Gerard de Villefort
- Rosalie Crutchley - Madame Hermine Danglars
- Cyril Shaps - Giovanni Bertuccio
- Sandor Elès - Albert de Morcerf
- Valerie Sarruf - Haydee
Screenplay
- Anthony Steven
- Alexandre Dumas (Original Film Writer)
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Peter Hammond
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 Abbé Faria, a fellow prisoner whom everyone believes to be mad. The Abbé 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 Abbé dies, and Edmond escapes disguised as the dead body. Now free, Edmond must find the treasure the Abbé 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 Peter Hammond.
- Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo?
- The Count of Monte Cristo stars Alan Badel, Natasha Parry, Morris Perry, Philip Madoc, Edward de Souza, Michael Gough.
- How long is The Count of Monte Cristo?
- The Count of Monte Cristo has a runtime of 5h 0m (300 minutes).