The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo — Plot

The tale is set in 18th century France. A story, full of ambition, intrigue, hatred, love, and vengeance, that tells us how Edmundo Dantès, a young seaman who is soon to wed his beloved Mercédès, is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the Castillo de If. There, he meets Abbé Farias, an old prisoner who teaches him mathematics, science, languages and a vast collection of knowledge, and ultimately reveals to him the secret of a fabulous treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo. Upon escaping the prison, Dantès recovers the treasure, and transforms himself into the Count of Monte Cristo in order to exact his revenge upon those who have wronged him.

• Release date
• January 1, 2002

The Count of Monte Cristo — Cast

J

Jorge Alí Edmundo Dantès

F

Frank Artola Fernand Mondego / Fernand de Morcerf

C

Carlos Ever Fonseca Maximiliano Morel

L

Larisa Vega Alamar Mercédès Herrera

C

Carlos Quintas Gaspard Caderousse

M

Mario Rodriguez Baron Danglars

O

Omar Ali Gérardo de Villefort Rogelio Blain Noirtier de Villefort