The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1975, The Count of Monte-Cristo is an action, drama, adventure and tv movie film directed by David Greene, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. A TV adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the notorious island prison, Chateau d'If. While imprisoned, he meets the Abbe Faria, a fellow prisoner whom everyone believes to be mad. The Abbe tells Edmond of a fantastic treasure hidden away on a tiny island, that only he knows the location of. After many years in prison, the old Abbe dies, and Edmond escapes disguised as the dead body. Now free, Edmond must find the treasure the Abbe told him of, so he can use the new-found wealth to exact revenge on those who have wronged him.
Who’s in it. The Count of Monte-Cristo stars Richard Chamberlain as Edmond Dantès, Trevor Howard as Abbé Faria, Louis Jourdan as Villefort and Donald Pleasence as Danglars, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Count of Monte-Cristo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Count of Monte-Cristo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Count of Monte-Cristo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975)?
- In US, The Count of Monte-Cristo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Count of Monte-Cristo worth watching?
- The Count of Monte-Cristo holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Count of Monte-Cristo?
- The Count of Monte-Cristo stars Richard Chamberlain, Trevor Howard, Louis Jourdan, Donald Pleasence and Tony Curtis.
- When was The Count of Monte-Cristo released?
- The Count of Monte-Cristo was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.