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The Count of Monte Cristo (1954): Cast

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The Count of Monte Cristo is a 1954 romantic drama directed by Robert Vernay, starring Jean Marais as Edmond Dantès, Gualtiero Tumiati and Paolo Stoppa. It runs 3 hours 3 minutes.

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The Count of Monte Cristo (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 3m (183 min)
Director
Robert Vernay
Genres
Romance , Drama , Adventure
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Count of Monte Cristo About?

The premise of The Count of Monte Cristo without spoilers.

Edmond Dantès, a successful sailor, is falsely accused by jealous rivals and condemned to the infamous Château d'If. In prison he befriends the learned Abbe Faria, who reveals a hidden treasure on a remote island. After the Abbe’s death, Dantès escapes disguised as his body, secures the wealth and employs it to fully avenge those who betrayed him.

The Count of Monte Cristo Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • 19th century
  • character name as title
  • the count of monte cristo character
  • edmond dantes character
  • prison
  • treasure
  • escape
  • revenge
  • montecristo
  • based on novel
  • reference to victor hugo
  • reference to honore de balzac
+4 more
  • hashish
  • disguise
  • 1800s
  • escape from prison
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Cast & crew

The Count of Monte Cristo Cast & Characters

Jean Marais leads the cast as Edmond Dantès, with Gualtiero Tumiati as Abbé Faria and Paolo Stoppa as Bertuccio. Directed by Robert Vernay; 21 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Vernay

More films directed by Robert Vernay: Fantomas Against Fantomas, The Count of Monte Cristo Part 2 - The Retaliation and The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell.

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Details

The Count of Monte Cristo Also Known As

39 alternative titles, including “Der Graf von Monte Christo - Die Rache” and “Le Comte de Monte-Cristo”.

Also known as
  • Der Graf von Monte Christo - Die Rache
  • Le Comte de Monte-Cristo
  • 1ère époque : La Trahison
  • Le Comte de Monte Cristo
  • 2ème époque : La Vengeance
  • Der Graf von Monte Christo - 1.Teil: Glück und Verbannung
  • Graph Monte-Kristo
  • Graf Monte-Kristo
  • Граф Монте-Кристо (1954)
  • Il tesoro di Montecristo
  • La vendetta di Montecristo
  • Der Graf von Monte Christo
+27 more
  • Граф Монте Кристо
  • Hrabe Monte Christo
  • Greven af Monte Christo
  • Krahv Monte-Cristo
  • Monte Criston kosto
  • Monte Criston pako
  • Gróf Monte Christo
  • Monte Cristo grófja
  • De graaf van Monte Christo
  • Greven av Monte Cristo
  • Hrabia Monte Christo
  • O Conde de Monte Cristo
  • Contele de Monte Cristo
  • Граф Монте-Кристо
  • Las aventuras de Edmundo Dantés
  • Greven av Monte Christo - Förräderiet
  • Greven av Monte Christo - Hämnden
  • Monte Kristo
  • Monte Kristo'nun intikamı
  • La venganza de Montecristo
  • Der Graf von Monte Christo - 2.Teil: Heimkehr und Rache
  • Hrabě Monte Christo
  • Der Graf von Monte Christo - Der Verrat
  • 암굴왕
  • Граф Монте-Крісто
  • 基督山伯爵
  • 몬테 크리스토 백작

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The Count of Monte Cristo FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Count of Monte Cristo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Count of Monte Cristo?

The Count of Monte Cristo runs 3 hours 3 minutes (183 minutes).

When was The Count of Monte Cristo released?

The Count of Monte Cristo was released on January 14, 1954.

Who directed The Count of Monte Cristo?

The Count of Monte Cristo was directed by Robert Vernay.

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Who is in the cast of The Count of Monte Cristo?

The Count of Monte Cristo stars Jean Marais as Edmond Dantès, Gualtiero Tumiati as Abbé Faria and Paolo Stoppa as Bertuccio, among 21 credited actors.

Does The Count of Monte Cristo have a post-credit scene?

No. The Count of Monte Cristo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Count of Monte Cristo in?

The original language of The Count of Monte Cristo is French.

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