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Movie poster: The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
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The Count of Monte-Cristo

1975 · 119 min Adventure Drama TV Movie
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1975
Country Italy, United Kingdom
Genre Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
Director David Greene
Runtime 119 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (179 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: David Greene

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Edmond Dantès

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Abbé Faria

Louis Jourdan

Louis Jourdan

Villefort

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Danglars

Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis

Fernand Morcerf Mondego

Kate Nelligan

Kate Nelligan

Mercédès

Angelo Infanti

Angelo Infanti

Jacopo

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Harold Bromley

M. Morrell

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George Willing

Andre Morrell

Alessio Orano

Alessio Orano

Caderousse

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