The Count of Monte Cristo
A young sailor's life is shattered by betrayal and political intrigue, setting him on a vengeful path through treachery, imprisonment, and a secret that could change the course of history.
“Prepare for adventure. Count on revenge.”
Synopsis
Edmond Dantés, a young sailor, is wrongfully imprisoned; after escaping he discovers treasure and assumes the identity of the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo in order to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.
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A crew of 46+ credited
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Edited by Stephen SemelShot by Andrew DunnScored by Edward ShearmurDesigned by Mark Geraghty
Box Office
2002 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 2.2× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$75.4M
US & Canada: $54.2M — 72% of worldwide · International: $21.2M (28%)
Opening weekend: $11.4M — 21% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $14.6M — 27% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,007 theaters
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Also known as
- Monte Cristode
- Montecristode
- El conde de Montecristoes
- La Vengeance de Monte-Cristofr
- Montecristoit
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Cast & Crew
46 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Jim Caviezel
as Edmond
Guy Pearce
as Fernand
Christopher Adamson
as Maurice
Richard Harris
as Abbé Faria
Jb Blanc
as Luigi Vampa
James Frain
as J.F. Villefort
Guy Carleton
as Mansion Owner
Dagmara Dominczyk
as Mercedes Iguanada
Barry Cassin
as Old Man Dantes
Michael Wincott
as Armand Dorleac
Henry Cavill
as Albert Mondego
Luis Guzman
as Jacopo
Supporting cast
23Briana Corrigan
as Casino Prostitute
Brendan Costello
as Viscount
Mairead Devlin
as Partygoer No. 2
Katherine Holme
as Julianne
Helen Mccrory
as Valentina Villefort
Albie Woodington
as Philippe Danglars
Alex Norton
as Napoleon Bonaparte
Patrick Godfrey
as Morrell
Freddie Jones
as Colonel Villefort
Brendan Costelloe
as Viscount
Joe Hanley
as Partygoer No. 1
Alvaro Lucchesi
as Claude
Karl O Neill
as Marchand
Robert Price
as Pascal
Derek Reid
as Banker
Eric Stovell
as Nobleman Duellist
Jude Sweeney
as Mondego Servant
Gregor Truter
as Lt. Graypool
Andrew Woodall
as Gendarmes Captain
Zahara Moufid
as Holga (uncredited)
Gregory James
as French Dragoon (uncredited)
Terry Pritchard
as Captain Reynaud (uncredited)
Joseph M Kelly
as Gardener (as Joseph Kelly)
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