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Remake of the classic adventure tale of romance and revenge. A handsome sailor is unjustly accused of being a political traitor, betrayed by his best friend over a girl and imprisoned for 13 years in a rat-infested fortress. When he finally makes good his escape, the determined man plans to exact sweet revenge on his persecutors. Based on the novel Le Comte de Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.

Keywords:

Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Based-on-Novel, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(2002) (4 Star)

Cast:

James Caviezel	.... Edmond Dantes/Count of Monte Cristo
Guy Pearce	.... Fernand Mondego Count of Morcerf
Richard Harris	.... Abbé Faria Edmond's d'If Mentor
James Frain	.... J.F. Villefort Chief Magistrate
Dagmara Dominczyk	.... Mercedès Iguanada
Michael Wincott	.... Armand Dorleac

Supporting Cast:

Luis Guzmán	.... Jacopo the Maggot Monte Cristo's Valet
Christopher Adamson	.... Maurice
JB Blanc	.... Luigi Vampa
Guy Carleton	.... Mansion Owner
Alex Norton	.... Napoleon
Barry Cassin	.... Old Man Dantes
Henry Cavill	.... Albert Mondego Mercedès' Son
Briana Corrigan	.... Casino Prostitute
Brendan Costello	.... Viscount

Directors:

Kevin Reynolds

Writers:

Alexandre Dumas, père
Jay Wolpert