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The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell

Name: The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, Action
Released: 1943-01-01
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Pierre Richard-Willm, Michèle Alfa, Aimé Clariond, Marcel Herrand, Ermete Zacconi

1943 · 90 min Adventure Drama History Action

⭐ 6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title	Le Comte de Monte Cristo (1ère époque) Edmond Dantès
Year	1943
Country	France, Italy
Genre	Adventure, Drama, History, Action
Director	Ferruccio Cerio
Runtime	90 min.
Rating	TMDB: 6.2/10 (16 votes)

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The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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A classic from 1943. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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