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The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
7.6
Ratings: 7.6/10 from 55,774 users
Metascore:
61/100
Reviews: 504 user | 130 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com
A young man, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friends," escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge Director:Kevin Reynolds |
131 min - 
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| Jim Caviezel | ... | ||
| Guy Pearce | ... | ||
| Richard Harris | ... | ||
| James Frain | ... | ||
| Dagmara Dominczyk | ... | ||
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| Luis Guzmán | ... | ||
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Christopher Adamson | ... |
Maurice
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Guy Carleton | ... |
Mansion Owner
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Alex Norton | ... | |
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Barry Cassin | ... | |
| Henry Cavill | ... | ||
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Aliaz Moufid | ... |
Holga
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Brendan Costello | ... |
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'The Count of Monte Cristo' is a remake of the Alexander Dumas tale by the same name. Dantes, a sailor who is falsely accused of treason by his best friend Fernand, who wants Dantes' girlfriend Mercedes for himself. Dantes is imprisoned on the island prison of Chateau d'If for 13 years, where he plots revenge against those who betrayed him. With the help of another prisoner, he escapes the island and proceeds to transform himself into the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo as part of his plan to exact revenge. Written by Anna <annachan@amazon.com>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Prepare for adventure. Count on revenge.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for adventure violence/swordplay and some sensuality See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Alexandre Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo See more »Box Office
Budget:
$35,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$11,376,150 (USA) (27 January 2002) (2007 Screens)Gross:
$75,395,048 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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Edmond: Why is that?
Luigi: You provide me with a way to show a little mercy to Jacopo - that maggot you see tied up over there - while at the same time not appearing weak. And as a bonus, the lads will get to see a little sport as well.
Edmond: How do I accomplish all this?
Luigi: We watch you and Jacopo fight to the death. If Jacopo wins, we welcome him back to the crew. If you win, I have given Jacopo the chance to live, even if he did not take advantage of it, and you can take his place on the boat.
Edmond: What if I win and I don't want to be a smuggler?
Luigi: Then we slit your throat, and we're a bit shorthanded.
[pause]
Edmond: [smiles after consideration] I find that smuggling is the life for me, and would be delighted to kill your friend the maggot!
Luigi: Oh, and by the way, Jacopo is the best knife fighter I have ever seen.
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Jay Wolpert deliberately rewrote the Dumas story so that Mondego and Dantes started out as best friends; his logic was that it would be a 'buddy' film that turned sinister. Wolpert believed that when a friendship soured, the hate generated was both more terrible and more believable. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: Obvious stunt double during the knife fight between Edmond and Jacopo. See more »Quotes
Luigi: So, mi amici, I would ask who you are, but in view of your shredded clothes and the fact that the Chateau d'If is two miles away... what's the point? As for me, I am Luigi Vampa, a smuggler and a thief. My men and I have come to this island to bury alive one of our number who attempted to keep some stolen gold for himself instead of sharing it with his comrades. Interestingly enough, there are some of his more loyal friends who are insisting that I grant him mercy. Which, of course, I cannot do, or I would quickly lose control of the whole crew. That is why you are such a fortunate find.Edmond: Why is that?
Luigi: You provide me with a way to show a little mercy to Jacopo - that maggot you see tied up over there - while at the same time not appearing weak. And as a bonus, the lads will get to see a little sport as well.
Edmond: How do I accomplish all this?
Luigi: We watch you and Jacopo fight to the death. If Jacopo wins, we welcome him back to the crew. If you win, I have given Jacopo the chance to live, even if he did not take advantage of it, and you can take his place on the boat.
Edmond: What if I win and I don't want to be a smuggler?
Luigi: Then we slit your throat, and we're a bit shorthanded.
[pause]
Edmond: [smiles after consideration] I find that smuggling is the life for me, and would be delighted to kill your friend the maggot!
Luigi: Oh, and by the way, Jacopo is the best knife fighter I have ever seen.
[...]
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