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The Count of Monte Cristo

Remake of the Dumas adventure tale of romance and vengeance. A sailor, wrongfully imprisoned for thirteen years, is determined to escape and exact revenge upon his persecutors.

2002 remake of the classic Alexandre Dumas adventure tale of romance and vengeance.

A handsome sailor is unjustly accused of being a political traitor, betrayed by his best friend over a girl and imprisoned for thirteen years in a rat-infested fortress.

When he finally makes good his escape, the determined man plans to exact sweet revenge on his persecutors.

2 hours

Last on

Mon 19 Jan 200923:35
BBC One Northern Ireland

Credits

Fernand MondegoGuy Pearce
Edmond DantesJim Caviezel
Abbe FariaRichard Harris
Mercedes IguanaDagmara Dominczyk
JF VilefortJames Frain
Armand DorleacMichael Wincott
Jacopo the MaggotLuis Guzman
MauriceChristopher Adamson
Luigi VampaJB Blanc
Mansion OwnerGuy Carleton
NapoleonAlex Norton
Old Man DantesBarry Cassin
DirectorKevin Reynolds

Broadcasts

  • Wed 4 Oct 200622:40
    BBC One South & Scotland only
  • Wed 4 Oct 200623:10
    BBC One Wales
  • New Year's Day 200823:05
    BBC One
  • Mon 19 Jan 200922:35
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
  • Mon 19 Jan 200923:05
    BBC One Wales
  • Mon 19 Jan 200923:15
    BBC One Scotland
  • Mon 19 Jan 200923:35
    BBC One Northern Ireland