The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell
Le Comte de Monte Cristo (1ère époque) Edmond Dantès
Synopsis
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.
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Pierre Richard-Willm
Edmond Dantès / Le Comte de Monte Cristo
Michèle Alfa
Mercédès
Aimé Clariond
Monsieur de Villefort
Marcel Herrand
Bertuccio
Ermete Zacconi
L'abbé Faria
Alexandre Rignault
Caderousse
Henri Bosc
Fernand, le comte de Morcerf
Jacques Baumer
Noirtier
André Fouché
Benedetto
René Bergeron
Le policier
Marie-Hélène Dasté
Madame de Villefort
Yves Deniaud
Pénélan
Fred Pasquali
Joannès
Jean Joffre
Dantès père
Paul Faivre
Emmanuel Brissard
Georges Colin
Le juge d'instruction
Line Noro
La Carconte
Charles Granval
Monsieur Morel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ferruccio Cerio, Robert Vernay
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Dumas, Guglielmo Santangelo, Charles Spaak, Pietro Solari
- Original Score
- Roger Desormière
- Original Title
- Le Comte de Monte Cristo (1ère époque) Edmond Dantès
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Regina Films, Excelsa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ferruccio Cerio, Robert Vernay
Alexandre Dumas, Guglielmo Santangelo, Charles Spaak, Pietro Solari
Roger Desormière
Victor Arménise
Jean Feyte
Arys Nissotti, Pierre O'Connell
Department Leadership Roster
Ferruccio Cerio
Director
Robert Vernay
Director
Arys Nissotti
Producer
Jean Feyte
Editor
Rosine Delamare
Costume Design
Victor Arménise
Director of Photography
Pierre O'Connell
Producer
René Renoux
Production Design
Roger Desormière
Original Music Composer
Guglielmo Santangelo
Writer
Charles Spaak
Writer
Pietro Solari
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell about?
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 directed The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell?
The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell was directed by Ferruccio Cerio, Robert Vernay.
Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell?
The principal cast of The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell includes Pierre Richard-Willm, Michèle Alfa, Aimé Clariond, Marcel Herrand, Ermete Zacconi.
When was The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell released and how long is it?
The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell was composed by Roger Desormière.
Is The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell based on a book or true story?
The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell?
The Count of Monte Cristo Part 1 - The Prisoner of Kastell holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).