The Count of Monte-Cristo is a 1975 television film produced by ITC Entertainment and based upon the book The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, père. It was directed by David Greene and starred Richard Chamberlain as Edmond Dantes, Kate Nelligan as Mercedes, Tony Curtis as Fernand Mondego, Louis Jourdan as De Villefort, Donald Pleasence as Danglars, Trevor Howard as Abbe Faria, and Isabelle de Valvert as Haydee. ITC had previously produced a 39-part TV series based on the same source material, in 1956. This version was nominated for two Emmys: Richard Chamberlain for Outstanding... Lead Actor in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy, and Trevor Howard for Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special. This version tends to emphasize the complex psychological drama that unfolds in which Chamberlain manipulates characters until the final swordfight with Curtis . The courtroom scene in which Chamberlain brings down Louis Jourdan is a highlight of the film. As in the classic 1934 film version and the 2002 remake, however, important characters are omitted.
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| Release date: | January 10, 1975 |
| Directed by: | David Greene |
| Runtime: | 119 Minutes |
| Screenplay by: | Sidney Carroll |
| Adapted from: | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Genre: | Adventure |