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The Count of Monte Cristo (1998): Cast

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The Count of Monte Cristo is a 1998 mystery drama directed by Josée Dayan, starring Gérard Depardieu as Edmond Dantès, Guillaume Depardieu and Jean Rochefort. It runs 6 hours 36 minutes.

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The Count of Monte Cristo (1998) movie poster
Runtime
6h 36m (396 min)
Director
Josée Dayan
Genres
Mystery , Family , Crime , Drama
Original language
French
Studio
Mediaset
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.

This television mini‑series brings Alexandre Dumas’s classic tale to the screen, following Edmond Dantès, who is wrongfully imprisoned for eighteen years. After a daring escape, he returns determined to win back his beloved Mercedes and exact vengeance on his treacherous rival, Mondego.

The Count of Monte Cristo Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • character name as series title
  • the count of monte cristo character
  • edmond dantes character
  • marseille france
  • provence france
  • france
  • prison
  • revenge
  • treasure
  • sailor
  • tv mini series
  • island prison
+15 more
  • conspiracy
  • fortune
  • nun
  • 19th century
  • false accusation
  • secret identity
  • escape from prison
  • paris france
  • jealousy
  • henchman
  • disguise
  • guillotine
  • execution
  • death of friend
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Count of Monte Cristo Cast & Characters

Gérard Depardieu leads the cast as Edmond Dantès, with Guillaume Depardieu as Young Edmond Dantès and Jean Rochefort as Fernand Mondego. Directed by Josée Dayan; 45 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Josée Dayan

More films directed by Josée Dayan, best-rated first: Cet amour-là, Goodbye Vinyle, Quand sort la recluse and Rasputin.

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The Count of Monte Cristo Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “comte de Monte-Cristo (1998) (Le)” and “Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (1998)”.

Also known as
  • comte de Monte-Cristo (1998) (Le)
  • Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (1998)
  • Il Conte di Montecristo
  • がんくつおう モンテ・クリストはく
  • Граф Монте-Кристо
  • Monte Cristo grófja
  • Hrabě Monte Christo
  • Граф Монте Кристо
  • El conde de Montecristo
  • Der Graf von Monte Christo
  • הרוזן ממונטה קריסטו
  • Contele de Monte-Cristo
+13 more
  • O Conde de Monte Cristo
  • Monte Kristo Kontu
  • 基督山伯爵
  • Gróf Monte Christo
  • El conde de Monte-Cristo, გრაფი მონტე კრისტო
  • 基督山恩仇記
  • Hrabia Monte Cristo
  • 巌窟王〜モンテ・クリスト伯
  • Граф Монте-Крісто
  • Greven av Monte Cristo
  • کنت مونت کریستو
  • Greven af Monte Cristo
  • Grof Monte Cristo

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The Count of Monte Cristo FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, 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 6 hours 36 minutes (396 minutes).

Who directed The Count of Monte Cristo?

The Count of Monte Cristo was directed by Josée Dayan.

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

The Count of Monte Cristo stars Gérard Depardieu as Edmond Dantès, Guillaume Depardieu as Young Edmond Dantès and Jean Rochefort as Fernand Mondego, among 45 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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