The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951)
Her sword... Her lips... Her heart... Brought all of France to her feet!
In 1858 France, Emperor Louis Napoleon sends Captain Renault of the Royal Dragoons, Minister La Roche and Major Nicolet to Normandy in search of the members of a group of rebels. A Masked Cavalier, the niece, Lady Christianne, of the Marquis De Montableau, announces at a secret meeting of the Normandy underground leaders that the fabled treasure of Monte Cristo was willed to her and she will use it to finance their cause. Her uncle, the only one who can decipher the symbols on the sword of Monte Cristo, the key to the treasure, derides her stand against the Emperor. La Roche takes possession of the sword and has the Marquis put into the dungeon. Christianne, as the Masked Cavalier, regains the sword from La Roche, but Captain Renault apprehends her and returns to sword to La Roche.
Cast
- George Montgomery - Captain Renault
- Rita Corday - Lady Christianne
- Berry Kroeger - Minister Charles La Roche
- William Conrad - Major Nicolet
- Rhys Williams - Mayor of Varonne
- Steve Brodie - Sergeant
- Robert Warwick - Marquis de Montableau
- David Bond - Emperor Louis Napoleon III
- Lillian Bronson - Pepite
- Acquanetta - Felice
Screenplay
- Alexandre Dumas (Story)
- Edward L. Alperson (Idea)
- Maurice Geraghty
Keywords
sword, swashbuckler
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sword of Monte Cristo about?
- In 1858 France, Emperor Louis Napoleon sends Captain Renault of the Royal Dragoons, Minister La Roche and Major Nicolet to Normandy in search of the members of a group of rebels. A Masked Cavalier, the niece, Lady Christianne, of the Marquis De Montableau, announces at a secret meeting of the Normandy underground leaders that the fabled treasure of Monte Cristo was willed to her and she will use it to finance their cause. Her uncle, the only one who can decipher the symbols on the sword of Monte Cristo, the key to the treasure, derides her stand against the Emperor. La Roche takes possession of the sword and has the Marquis put into the dungeon. Christianne, as the Masked Cavalier, regains the sword from La Roche, but Captain Renault apprehends her and returns to sword to La Roche.
- Who directed The Sword of Monte Cristo?
- The Sword of Monte Cristo was directed by Maurice Geraghty.
- Who stars in The Sword of Monte Cristo?
- The Sword of Monte Cristo stars George Montgomery, Rita Corday, Berry Kroeger, William Conrad, Rhys Williams, Steve Brodie.
- How long is The Sword of Monte Cristo?
- The Sword of Monte Cristo has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Sword of Monte Cristo?
- The Sword of Monte Cristo is a Action, Adventure film.
- Where was The Sword of Monte Cristo produced?
- The Sword of Monte Cristo was produced in United States of America.