The Count of Monte Cristo

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The Count of Monte Cristo (23-Jan-2002)

Director: Kevin Reynolds

Writer: Jay Wolpert

From novel by: Alexandre Dumas p�re

Keywords: Drama

Film adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas p�re novel of the same name follows a sailor framed for treason's elaborate quest for revenge.

ABSTRACT
Edmond Dantes is a sailor falsely accused of treason by his corrupt "friends", led by the conniving Fernand Mondego (who desires Edmond's girlfriend, Mercedes Iguanada), and sent to an island prison colony for a thirteen-year sentence. With the aid of a fellow prisoner and some hidden treasure, poor Edmond morphs into the privileged Count of Monte Cristo, using his newfound socioeconomic status to set a plan to exact the ultimate revenge on his old "friends" into motion.

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Richard Harris Actor 1-Oct-1930 25-Oct-2002 English Bob in Unforgiven

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Helen McCrory Actor 17-Aug-1968 The Queen

Guy Pearce Actor 5-Oct-1967 Memento, L.A. Confidential

Michael Wincott Actor 21-Jan-1958 The Crow

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