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The Count of Monte-Cristo

  • TV Movie
  • 19751975
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 43m
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6.9/10
5.1K
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The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
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A young officer, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friends," escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge.A young officer, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friends," escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge.A young officer, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friends," escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Greene
  • Writers
    • Sidney Carroll(screenplay)
    • Alexandre Dumas(based on the novel by)
    • Fred A. Wyler(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Richard Chamberlain
    • Trevor Howard
    • Louis Jourdan
  • Director
    • David Greene
  • Writers
    • Sidney Carroll(screenplay)
    • Alexandre Dumas(based on the novel by)
    • Fred A. Wyler(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Richard Chamberlain
    • Trevor Howard
    • Louis Jourdan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 41User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 nominations total

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    Tony Curtis in The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
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    Richard Chamberlain in The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
    Tony Curtis and Kate Nelligan in The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)
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    Richard Chamberlain
    Richard Chamberlain
    • Edmond Dantes
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • Abbe Faria
    Louis Jourdan
    Louis Jourdan
    • De Villefort
    Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence
    • Danglars
    Tony Curtis
    Tony Curtis
    • Fernand Mondego
    Kate Nelligan
    Kate Nelligan
    • Mercedes
    Angelo Infanti
    • Jacopo
    Harold Bromley
    • M. Morrell
    George Willing
    • Andre Morrell
    Alessio Orano
    • Caderousse
    Ralph Michael
    • M. Dantes
    Dominic Barto
    • Bertuccio
    Harry Baird
    Harry Baird
    • Ali
    Isabelle De Valvert
    • Haydee
    • (as Isabelle de Valvert)
    Taryn Power
    Taryn Power
    • Valentine De Villefort
    Dominic Guard
    Dominic Guard
    • Albert Mondego
    Carlo Puri
    • Andrea Benedetto
    David Mills
    • Girard
    • Director
      • David Greene
    • Writers
      • Sidney Carroll(screenplay)
      • Alexandre Dumas(based on the novel by)
      • Fred A. Wyler(additional material) (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Anthony Dawson, who portrayed Noirtier de Villefort, father of Prosecutor Gérard de Villefort, portrayed by Louis Jourdan, was just five years older than Jourdan.
    • Goofs
      When the jailers throw the body into the sea from the Chateau D'If, rocks are seen below, but when the body splashes into the water, there are no rocks, only the fortified walls of the Chateau are seen at water level.
    • Quotes

      Edmond Dantes: [Last Lines] Mercedes! Where are you traveling?

      Mercedes: To Africa... to find my son and be near him. He's joined the Army.

      Edmond Dantes: Albert a soldier?

      Mercedes: He wants to expiate his father's sins.

      Edmond Dantes: Let me join you on your voyage. I can be of help to you both.

      Mercedes: My son would never permit that.

      Edmond Dantes: Once you said he should have been our son.

      Mercedes: Should have been, yes. But he has a father and he has his father's name... a name you so thoroughly destroyed.

      Edmond Dantes: That was simple justice, madam, and believe me it brought me no joy. But now my task's accomplished. I've no particular place in the world, no strong desire in life... but to make amends where I've hurt the innocent.

      Mercedes: Avenging angels may not ask forgiveness of their victims.

      Edmond Dantes: I am no longer the instrument of God! I've been plunged back into nothingness! I'm searching something lost... my soul, my self... for Edmond Dantes.

      Mercedes: You will never find him. He died a long time ago in the Chateau d'If... and much of me is buried with him. But I celebrate the Count of Monte Cristo's return to the world of men, and I wish for him from the depths of my heart that will find the peace for which he yearns.

      Edmond Dantes: But never... never will he find that perfect love which two young people lost... irretrieveably lost so many, many years ago. Bon voyage... Countess Mondego.

      Mercedes: Goodbye, Count.

    • Alternate versions
      As with the 1974 made-for-TV "Great Expectations", the European release of this film was more than ten minutes longer than the version that premiered on American TV.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 27th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1975)

    User reviews41

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    Featured review
    Fine Fun for two hours- captures the essence of the story
    This movie is excellent, especially compared to the new version with James cavaziel, which is much longer, and still does not touch on the depth and characters, this 75' version was somehow able to do. As well Chamberlain, was able to show through voice and appearance, changes of appearance from the young man of 19 to the man in he would be in his late 30's. If they didnt capture every subplot, they covered most of them, in more pared down fashion. Its a shame this was not made into a miniseries at the time on tv. It would likely have been excellent. You can tell from the cuts in the movie, that there was a longer one there, that couldnt be aired due to time constraints. Nevertheless, excellent, american production of the film, though not as good as the version with Gerard Depardieu, Chamberlain, himself, cuts a finer figure as the count, at least in is look. Chamberlain had assurance, picked a voice to use in the film, which I point out, because in the 2002 version, Cavaziel, had this very problem and never was able to be comfortable in how he delivered his lines or his appearance. Great Film catch it while you can.
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    • Mar 8, 2003

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 1975 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Graf von Monte Cristo
    • Filming locations
      • Portovenere, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy(filmed on location in, as Portovenere, Italy)
    • Production companies
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
      • Norman Rosemont Productions
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    • Budget
      • $1,400,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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