The Count of Monte Cristo

  • Theatrical - Wide 2001-09-10
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7/10

Synopsis

A young sailor, Edmond Dantes (Jim Caviezel), falsely accused of treason, is imprisoned without trial on an island fortress. He orchestrates an elaborate escape and sets out to discover treasure on the isle of Monte Cristo, all the while swearing revenge... See more on his captors.

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The Count of Monte Cristo

Review Date: Director: Kevin Reynolds Writer: Jay Wolpert Producers: Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman Actors: Jim Caviezel Guy Pearce Richard Harris Plot: This movie’s tagline could read: The man who became a prisoner after being backstabbed by his friend....

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