The Count Of Monte Cristo
Action, Adventure, Drama
Disney / Buena Vista  (2002) 131 mins PG-13

7.5 (32,193 votes)
Prepare For Adventure. Count On Revenge.

Jim Caviezel (High Crimes) and Guy Pearce (The Time Machine) give sizzling performances in The Count Of Monte Cristo - the greatest tale of betrayal, adventure and revenge the world has never known. When the dashing and guileless Edmond Dantes (Caviezel) is betrayed by his best friend (Pearce) and wrongly imprisoned, he becomes consumed by thoughts of vengeance. After a miraculous escape, he transforms himself into the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo, insinuates himself into the French Nobility and puts his cunning plan of revenge into action. This swashbuckling thriller will have you sitting on the edge of your seat until the last ounce of revenge is exacted....

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Cast and Crew
James Caviezel  ......  Edmond Dantes (as Jim Caviezel)
Guy Pearce  ......  Fernand Mondego
Richard Harris  ......  Abbé Faria
James Frain  ......  J.F. Villefort
Dagmara Dominczyk  ......  Mercedès Iguanada
Michael Wincott  ......  Armand Dorleac
Director  .....  Kevin Reynolds
Producer  .....  Gary Barber; Roger Birnbaum
Writer  .....  Alexandre Dumas père; Jay Wolpert
Notes
Goofs:
Anachronisms: The trunks that Dantes has are Louis Vuitton, a French luggage house that was founded in 1854. The print, called Monogram, was designed by Louis Vuitton's son in 1896; the story is set in the 1820s. (more)

Trivia:
Guy Pearce was originally offered the lead role of Edmond Dantes. (more)

Filming Locations:
Ardmore Studios - Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland (more)

Quotes:
Mercedes: I will never forget your kindness.
Fernand: I shall never cease to give it.
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