The Count of Monte Cristo

Author

Kevin Reynolds

Call Number

• DVD ACTION (CEN)

Edition

Widescreen version.

Languages

In English or dubbed French, with optional Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

James Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Richard Harris, James Frain, Dagmara Dominczyk, Luis Guzman, Michael Wincott.

Publication Information

Burbank, CA : Touchstone Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2002]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (131 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; for adventure violence/swordplay and some sensuality.

Summary

When the dashing and guileless Edmond Dantes is betrayed by his best friend and wrongly imprisoned, he becomes consumed by thoughts of vengeance. After a miraculous escape, he transforms himself into the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo, insinuates himself into the French nobility and puts his cunning plan of revenge in action.

Notes

Based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.

Features: director audio commentary; The Napoleonic world" production design featurette; "En garde" multi-angle swordfighting featurette; "The pen" retrospective on author Alexandre Dumas; "Adapting a classic" screenwriting segment; interactive sound design featurette; 4 deleted scenes with commentary.