| Description |
2 videodiscs (414 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby digital. |
| Language |
In French with English subtitles. |
| Performer |
Gérard Depardieu, Ornella Muti, Jean Rochefort, Pierre Arditi, Michel Aumont, Sergio Rubini. |
| Credits |
Screenplay by Didier Decoin ; produced by Jean-Pierre Guerin ; directed by Josée Dayan ; director of photography, Willy Stassen ; editor, Marie-Joseph Yoyotte ; music, Bruno Coulais. |
| Note |
Videodisc release of the 1998 French television production. |
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Based upon the novel by Alexandre Dumas. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Tells the dramatic story of Edmond Dantes, a young French sailor who is falsely denounced as a political traitor and unjustly imprisoned for eighteen years without trial. After a daring escape, Dantes flees to the island of Monte Cristo, where he finds a colossal treasure bequeathed to him by a dying fellow inmate. Using these riches, he assumes a new identity and devises a plan of vengeance upon all those who betrayed him. |
| Subject |
France -- History -- 19th century -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
FOREIGN FILMS (FRENCH), VIDEODISCS.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Foreign films France.
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Television adaptations.
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Action and adventure films.
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| Added Author |
Depardieu, Gérard, 1948-
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Muti, Ornella, 1955-
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Rochefort, Jean.
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Arditi, Pierre, 1944-
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Aumont, Michel, 1936-
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Rubini, Sergio, 1959-
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Decoin, Didier, 1945-
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Dayan, Josée.
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Coulais, Bruno.
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Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870.
Comte de Monte-Cristo.
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Bravo Cable Network.
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Fox Lorber Films.
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Koch Lorber Films.
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WinStar TV and Video (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on discs and on container: Count of Monte Cristo |
| ISBN |
1417200928 |
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9781417200924 |
| Music No. |
KLF-DV-3076 KOCH Lorber Films |
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