The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

Limited Series 1964 · 12 eps · Action & Adventure, Mystery

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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.

Created by Anthony Steven

Network: BBC One

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