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The Count Of Monte Cristo: Cinema Synopsis
''The Count of Monte Cristo'' is Alexandre Dumas' classic story of an innocent man wrongly but deliberately imprisoned and his brilliant strategy for revenge against those who betrayed him. Dashing young sailor Edmond Dantes (JIM CAVIEZEL) is a guileless and honest young man whose peaceful life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes (DAGMARA DOMINCZYK) are abruptly shattered when his best friend Fernand (GUY PEARCE), who wants Mercedes for himself, deceives him. He sets him up to be unlawfully sentenced to the infamous island prison of Chateau D'If. Edmond is trapped in this nightmare that lasts for thirteen years. Haunted by the baffling course his life has taken, over time everything he ever believed about right and wrong is abandoned and replaced by all-consuming thoughts of vengeance against those who betrayed him. With the help of an equally innocent fellow inmate (RICHARD HARRIS), Dantes plots and succeeds in his mission to escape from prison, whereupon he transforms himself into the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. With cunning ruthlessness, he cleverly insinuates himself into the French nobility and systematically destroys the men who manipulated and enslaved him.

The Count Of Monte Cristo: Tony's Comments
Good stories never die they just get retold and this is the case with Alexander Dumas' "The Count Of Monte Cristo". Directed by Kevin Reynolds (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves), this new interpretation of the classic story of betrayal and revenge was shot on location in Ireland & Malta. The cinematography is impressive, the chateaus, fortresses, prisons and caverns all look authentic. The cast handles the emotional drama that unfolds brilliantly; Jim Caviezel (Edmond Dantès / The Count Of Monte Cristo) and Guy Pearce (Fernand Mondego / Count of Morcerf ) are both excellent in their roles as the two friends who become mortal enemies. Caviezel and Pearce demonstrate that they are both skilled swordsman and their final showdown is well staged. "The Count of Monte Cristo" is good old-fashioned storytelling at its best.

The Count Of Monte Cristo VHS
Thrilling tale of treasure and swashbuckling in animated form. Lively characters and a classical feel, in the true Dumas tradition. 47 min.
The Count Of Monte Cristo(1912) VHS
Renowned actor James O'Neill (father of playwright Eugene) re-creates his stage role in the timeless Dumas classic. Produced by Adolph Zukor's Famous Players Film Company, this melodrama is historically significant as an early "art film." With Hobart Bosworth. 59 min. Silent with music score.
The Count Of Monte Cristo(1975) VHS
Grand treatment of the Dumas adventure classic stars Richard Chamberlain as Edmond Dantes, who escapes from a jail cell after 14 years to claim the woman he loves and vengeance on the enemies who had him unjustly imprisoned. With Tony Curtis, Kate Nelligan, Louis Jourdan and Trevor Howard. 103 min.
The Count Of Monte Cristo [DVD](1998) DVD
One of the world's best-loved adventure classics is brought to life in this French mini-series. Gerard Depardieu stars as Edmund Dantes, betrayed and sent to jail for a crime he didn't commit. Escaping after many years, Depardieu uses a fabulous treasure he recovers to help him gain his revenge. Ornella Muti, Jean Rochefort also star. 440 min. Standard; Soundtrack: French Dolby stereo; Subtitles: English; scene access; interactive menus; filmographies; episode summaries; production notes.
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