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The Count of Monte Cristo

Series Overview

Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 12 Episodes

25 min per episode

Air Date Window

1964 – 1964

Premiered: Sun, Oct 4, 1964

Created By
Anthony Steven

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Dec 20, 1964

Season 1, Episode 12: “An End to Revenge”

More than twenty years after his unjust imprisonment, Edmond comes to the end of his quest for vengeance.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Hammond

Screenplay & Story

Anthony Steven, Betty Willingale, Alexandre Dumas

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Alexandre Dumas

Department Leadership Roster

Peter Hammond

Peter Hammond

Director

Anthony Steven

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: U

U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Count of Monte Cristo

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is The Count of Monte Cristo about?

Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.

How many seasons does The Count of Monte Cristo have?

The Count of Monte Cristo comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo?

Key cast members in The Count of Monte Cristo include Alan Badel, Jerome Willis, Anna Palk.

Who created or directed The Count of Monte Cristo?

The Count of Monte Cristo was developed and directed by Peter Hammond.