The Count of Monte Cristo
Series Overview
A TV mini-series adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is unjustly sent to prison for 18 years. He escapes to reclaim his fiancée Mercedes and revenge against his nemesis, Mondego.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
90 min per episode
1998 – 1998
Premiered: Mon, Sep 7, 1998
Josée DayanLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
After twenty-five years, Edmond at last achieves his vengeance - but it comes at a great cost.
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Cast & Creators
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Gérard Depardieu
Edmond Dantès
Ornella Muti
Mercédès Herrera
Jean Rochefort
Fernand Mondego
Michel Aumont
Baron Danglars
Pierre Arditi
Gérard de Villefort
Roland Blanche
Gaspard Caderousse
Guillaume Depardieu
Young Edmond Dantès
Naike Rivelli
Young Mercédès Herrera
Julien Rochefort
Young Fernand Mondego
Dimitri Rataud
Young Danglars
Michel Bompoil
Young Gérard de Villefort
Arthur Nauzyciel
Young Gaspard Caderousse
Georges Moustaki
Abbé Faria
Stanislas Merhar
Albert de Morcerf
Jean-Marc Thibault
Barrois
Patrick Bouchitey
Beauchamp
Sergio Rubini
Bertuccio
Didier Lesour
Boville
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josée Dayan
Didier Decoin, Alexandre Dumas
Bruno Coulais
Willy Stassen
Dominique Roy
Jean-Pierre Guérin, Doris Kirch
Department Leadership Roster
Didier Decoin
Writer
Josée Dayan
Director
Jean-Pierre Guérin
Producer
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Richard Cunin
Production Design
Jean-Philippe Abril
Costume Design
Willy Stassen
Director of Photography
Dominique Roy
Editor
Doris Kirch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is The Count of Monte Cristo about?
A TV mini-series adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is unjustly sent to prison for 18 years. He escapes to reclaim his fiancée Mercedes and revenge against his nemesis, Mondego.
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 Gérard Depardieu, Ornella Muti, Jean Rochefort, Michel Aumont, Pierre Arditi.
Who created or directed The Count of Monte Cristo?
The Count of Monte Cristo was developed and directed by Josée Dayan.