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The Wife of Monte Cristo (1946): Cast

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The Wife of Monte Cristo is a 1946 adventure drama directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring Martin Kosleck as Edmund Dantes,Count of Monte Cristo, John Loder and Lenore Aubert. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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The Wife of Monte Cristo (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Edgar G. Ulmer
Genres
Drama , Adventure , Romance
Original language
English
Studio
PRC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wife of Monte Cristo About?

The premise of The Wife of Monte Cristo without spoilers.

Her beauty ignites his passion. Count Edmond Dantès (Martin Kosleck) returns to Paris to exact revenge, only to be hunted by a ruthless police inspector (John Loder). His daring wife Haydée (Lenore Aubert) outwits the inspector by assuming the masked avenger’s disguise, proving she is equally skilled with a sword. She fights with equal bravery, matching his notorious reputation.

The Wife of Monte Cristo Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • american film directed by czech director
  • american film directed by european director
  • avenger
  • vengeance
  • prefect of police
  • incarceration
  • countess
  • vindication
  • unscrupulousness
  • husband wife relationship
  • woman dresses as a man
  • oppression
+2 more
  • injustice
  • cross dressing
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Cast & crew

The Wife of Monte Cristo Cast & Characters

Martin Kosleck leads the cast as Edmund Dantes,Count of Monte Cristo, with John Loder as De Villefort, Prefect of Police and Lenore Aubert as Countess of Monte Cristo, Haydée. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Edgar G. Ulmer

More films directed by Edgar G. Ulmer: The Cavern, Journey Beneath the Desert, Beyond the Time Barrier and The Amazing Transparent Man.

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Details

The Wife of Monte Cristo Also Known As

Also known as “La contessa di Montecristo”.

Also known as
  • La contessa di Montecristo

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FAQ

The Wife of Monte Cristo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Wife of Monte Cristo?

The Wife of Monte Cristo runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was The Wife of Monte Cristo released?

The Wife of Monte Cristo was released on April 22, 1946.

Who directed The Wife of Monte Cristo?

The Wife of Monte Cristo was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.

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

The Wife of Monte Cristo stars Martin Kosleck as Edmund Dantes,Count of Monte Cristo, John Loder as De Villefort, Prefect of Police and Lenore Aubert as Countess of Monte Cristo, Haydée, among 11 credited actors.

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

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

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