The Count of Monte Cristo (Original)
1975, 119 minutes, Rated G
A classic tale of injustice, revenge and ultimate retribution. Edmond Dantes is about to marry the love of his life and become a Captain in the Navy until he is falsely accused of conspiracy and is sent to the hellish island fortress of Monte Cristo. Locked away from his perfect life he feels only hatred and revenge towards the perpetrators of this horrible injustice but can see no way of exacting his revenge.
Told of a secret treasure by a dying prisoner Dantes finds a new hope and escapes to find the treasure. Now with a fortune he assumes identity of the wealthy and influential Count of Monte Cristo. Here he seeks his revenge using his enemies' greed and corruption to bring about their ultimate downfall.
- Director:
- David Greene [20],
- Starring:
- Donald Pleasence [47], Louis Jourdan [11], Richard Chamberlain [24], Tony Curtis [24], Kate Nelligan [10], Angelo Infanti [2],
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