The Count of Monte Cristo(1961)
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo Synopsis
Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.
The Count of Monte Cristo (1961) is a history film directed by Claude Autant-Lara, released on December 6, 1961 with a runtime of 3h. It stars Louis Jourdan, Yvonne Furneaux, Pierre Mondy and Yves Rénier. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Autant-Lara
- Writers:
- Alexandre Dumas, Jean Halain, Jean Halain
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Isnard
- Production:
- Cineriz, Gaumont
- Status:
- Released
The Count of Monte Cristo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis Jourdan
as Edmond Dantès
Yvonne Furneaux
as Mercédès
Pierre Mondy
as Caderousse
Yves Rénier
as Albert de Morcerf
Claudine Coster
as Haydée
Bernard Dhéran
as Henri de Villefort
Jean-Claude Michel
as Fernand de Morcerf
Marie Mergey
as Madame Caderousse
Franco Silva
as Mario
Henri Guisol
as L'abbé Faria
Jean Martinelli
as Vidocq
- Alain Ferral
Alain Ferral
as Benedetto
Key crew
Directed by Claude Autant-Lara, written by Alexandre Dumas, Jean Halain and Jean Halain.
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The Count of Monte Cristo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 42 ratings.
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The Count of Monte Cristo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Count of Monte Cristo online?
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The Count of Monte Cristo (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo?
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The main cast of The Count of Monte Cristo (1961) includes Louis Jourdan, Yvonne Furneaux, Pierre Mondy, Yves Rénier and Claudine Coster. The film was directed by Claude Autant-Lara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Count of Monte Cristo released?
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The Count of Monte Cristo was released on December 6, 1961 and runs for 3h.
Is The Count of Monte Cristo worth watching?
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The Count of Monte Cristo (1961) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.