The Count of Monte Cristo
RevengeVengeance as the driving motive.This show: 10/10Period pieceSet meaningfully in a past era.This show: 8/10Event miniseriesPrestige limited television built as an event.This show: 7/10Tight limited runA compact, complete story told in just a few episodes.This show: 7/10Secrets & liesHidden truths straining every relationship.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Gérard DepardieuOrnella MutiJean RochefortPierre ArditiSergio RubiniFlorence Darel
Starring
Gérard DepardieuOrnella MutiJean RochefortPierre ArditiSergio RubiniFlorence Darel
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The Count of Monte Cristo Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.6 |
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About
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.
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Season 11998
7.662646h 33m
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 7.6 | 181 | 97 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | 7.7 | 156 | 102 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Episode #1.3 | 7.5 | 146 | 102 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Episode #1.4 | 7.6 | 143 | 92 min |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Gérard Depardieu Abbé Busoni, Edmond Dantès, Lord Wilmore
Ornella Muti Mercedes
Jean Rochefort Fernand De Morcerf
Pierre Arditi Villefort
Sergio Rubini Bertuccio
Florence Darel Camille De La Richardais
Christopher Thompson Maximilien Morrel
Stanislas Merhar Albert De Morcerf
Julie Depardieu Valentine De Villefort
Hélène Vincent Heloise De Villefort
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