The Count of Monte Cristo
Synopsis
Swashbuckling heroes, cool sidekicks, exciting adventure, and trecherous villains fill The Count of Monte Cristo in this hip animated musical based on the original classic. From the first rousing sailor's song to the last duel, it's a story your family will treasure forever. The magic begins in France in 1815 where Edmond Dantes is to marry his true love, Mercedes. But three jealous scoundrels betray their betrothal and frame him for robbery. Years later, after a daring escape from the frightening Chateau D'If prison, Edmond returns to France to seek his revenge disguised as the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laura Shepherd, Rick Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Dumas, Mark Shekter
- Original Score
- Glenn Morley , Marvin Dolgay
- Original Title
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Jaffa Road Management Ltd., Blye Migicovsky Productions, Phoenix Animation Studios, GoodTimes Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laura Shepherd, Rick Allen
Alexandre Dumas, Mark Shekter
Glenn Morley , Marvin Dolgay
Mark Shekter, Charles Falzon, John Migicovsky, Garry Blye
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Shekter
Writer
Laura Shepherd
Director
Rick Allen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is The Count of Monte Cristo about?
Swashbuckling heroes, cool sidekicks, exciting adventure, and trecherous villains fill The Count of Monte Cristo in this hip animated musical based on the original classic. From the first rousing sailor's song to the last duel, it's a story your family will treasure forever. The magic begins in France in 1815 where Edmond Dantes is to marry his true love, Mercedes. But three jealous scoundrels betray their betrothal and frame him for robbery. Years later, after a daring escape from the frightening Chateau D'If prison, Edmond returns to France to seek his revenge disguised as the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo!
Who directed The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Count of Monte Cristo was directed by Laura Shepherd, Rick Allen.
Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo?
The principal cast of The Count of Monte Cristo includes Benedict Campbell, Alyson Court, Tony Daniels, Desmond Ellis, Colette Stevenson.
When was The Count of Monte Cristo released and how long is it?
The Count of Monte Cristo was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Count of Monte Cristo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Count of Monte Cristo was composed by Glenn Morley , Marvin Dolgay.
Is The Count of Monte Cristo based on a book or true story?
The Count of Monte Cristo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Count of Monte Cristo holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).