The Sword of Monte Cristo
“Her sword... Her lips... Her heart... Brought all of France to her feet!”
Synopsis
In 1858 France, Emperor Louis Napoleon sends Captain Renault of the Royal Dragoons, Minister La Roche and Major Nicolet to Normandy in search of the members of a group of rebels. A Masked Cavalier, the niece, Lady Christianne, of the Marquis De Montableau, announces at a secret meeting of the Normandy underground leaders that the fabled treasure of Monte Cristo was willed to her and she will use it to finance their cause. Her uncle, the only one who can decipher the symbols on the sword of Monte Cristo, the key to the treasure, derides her stand against the Emperor. La Roche takes possession of the sword and has the Marquis put into the dungeon. Christianne, as the Masked Cavalier, regains the sword from La Roche, but Captain Renault apprehends her and returns to sword to La Roche.
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Top Cast
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George Montgomery
Captain Renault
Rita Corday
Lady Christianne
Berry Kroeger
Minister Charles La Roche
William Conrad
Major Nicolet
Rhys Williams
Mayor of Varonne
Steve Brodie
Sergeant
Robert Warwick
Marquis de Montableau
David Bond
Emperor Louis Napoleon III
Lillian Bronson
Pepite
Acquanetta
Felice
Trevor Bardette
Navarre
Crane Whitley
Hansmann
Leonard Mudie
Court Physician
John Davidson
Artist
George Baxter
Mocquard
Steve Darrell
Courdelay
Kenneth MacDonald
Chamberlain
Henry Corden
Bouchard
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Geraghty
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Dumas, Maurice Geraghty, Edward L. Alperson
- Original Title
- The Sword of Monte Cristo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Geraghty
Alexandre Dumas, Maurice Geraghty, Edward L. Alperson
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Geraghty
Director
Maurice Geraghty
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sword of Monte Cristo
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What is The Sword of Monte Cristo about?
In 1858 France, Emperor Louis Napoleon sends Captain Renault of the Royal Dragoons, Minister La Roche and Major Nicolet to Normandy in search of the members of a group of rebels. A Masked Cavalier, the niece, Lady Christianne, of the Marquis De Montableau, announces at a secret meeting of the Normandy underground leaders that the fabled treasure of Monte Cristo was willed to her and she will use it to finance their cause. Her uncle, the only one who can decipher the symbols on the sword of Monte Cristo, the key to the treasure, derides her stand against the Emperor. La Roche takes possession of the sword and has the Marquis put into the dungeon. Christianne, as the Masked Cavalier, regains the sword from La Roche, but Captain Renault apprehends her and returns to sword to La Roche.
Who directed The Sword of Monte Cristo?
The Sword of Monte Cristo was directed by Maurice Geraghty.
Who stars in The Sword of Monte Cristo?
The principal cast of The Sword of Monte Cristo includes George Montgomery, Rita Corday, Berry Kroeger, William Conrad, Rhys Williams.
When was The Sword of Monte Cristo released and how long is it?
The Sword of Monte Cristo was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sword of Monte Cristo?
The Sword of Monte Cristo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).