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The Count of Monte Cristo
Series, 1998, Modern era, Set in Gérard Depardieu
The Count of Monte Cristo is #6 of 11 in release order and #6 of 11 in chronological order in the The Count of Monte Cristo.
The story
A TV mini-series adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is unjustly sent to prison for 18 years. He escapes to reclaim his fiancée Mercedes and revenge against his nemesis, Mondego.
Ratings
IMDb 7.8/10
Where it fits
- Release order: after The Count of Monte Cristo, before The Count of Monte Cristo.
- Chronological order: after The Count of Monte Cristo, before The Count of Monte Cristo.
What to watch before The Count of Monte Cristo
Nothing. The Count of Monte Cristo (1998) doesn't continue an earlier version, so it stands on its own.
Cast
- Gérard Depardieu as Edmond Dantès
- Ornella Muti as Mercédès Herrera
- Jean Rochefort as Fernand Mondego
- Michel Aumont as Baron Danglars
- Pierre Arditi as Gérard de Villefort
- Roland Blanche as Gaspard Caderousse
- Guillaume Depardieu as Young Edmond Dantès
- Naike Rivelli as Young Mercédès Herrera
- Julien Rochefort as Young Fernand Mondego
- Dimitri Rataud as Young Danglars
- Michel Bompoil as Young Gérard de Villefort
- Arthur Nauzyciel as Young Gaspard Caderousse
Created by Josée Dayan.