Movie "The Count of Monte Cristo" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

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'The Count of Monte Cristo' is a remake of the Alexander Dumas tale by the same name. Dantes, a sailor who is falsely accused of treason by his best friend Fernand, who wants Dantes' girlfriend Mercedes for himself. Dantes is imprisoned on the island prison of Chateau d'If for 13 years, where he plots revenge against those who betrayed him. With the help of another prisoner, he escapes the island and proceeds to transform himself into the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo as part of his plan to exact revenge.

Starring actors in "The Count of Monte Cristo" movie:

James Caviezel as a character Edmond Dantes/Count of Monte Cristo James Caviezel also starred in the next movies: "Angel Eyes" in a role of Steven 'Catch' Lambert; "Frequency" in a role of John Sullivan; "The Thin Red Line" in a role of Private Witt; "The Passion of the Christ" in a role of Jesus; "Pay It Forward" in a role of Jerry; "High Crimes" in a role of Tom Kubik/Ron Chapman; "Highwaymen" in a role of James 'Rennie' Cray; "Unknown" in a role of Jean Jacket; "Deja Vu" in a role of Carroll Oerstadt; "Outlander" in a role of Kainan; "I Am David" in a role of Johannes; "The Stoning of Soraya M." in a role of Freidoune;

Guy Pearce as a character Fernand Mondego, Count of Morcerf Guy Pearce also starred in the next movies: "Memento" in a role of Leonard Shelby; "The Hard Word" in a role of Dale; "L.A. Confidential" in a role of Sgt. Edmund Jennings 'Ed' Exley; "The Proposition" in a role of Charlie Burns; "First Snow" in a role of Jimmy; "Factory Girl" in a role of Andy Warhol; "Death Defying Acts" in a role of Harry Houdini; "Traitor"; "Rules of Engagement" in a role of Maj. Mark Biggs; "The Time Machine" in a role of Alexander Hartdegen; "The Hurt Locker" in a role of Sergeant Matt Thompson; "Ravenous" in a role of Capt. John Boyd; "Bedtime Stories" in a role of Kendall; "Two Brothers" in a role of Aidan McRory;

Richard Harris as a character Abbé Faria, Edmond's d'If Mentor Richard Harris also starred in the next movies: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"; "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in a role of Albus Dumbledore; "Gladiator" in a role of Marcus Aurelius; "Kaena: The Prophecy" in a role of Opaz; "The Hunchback" in a role of Dom Frollo; "Unforgiven" in a role of English Bob; "Patriot Games" in a role of Paddy O'Neil; "The Guns of Navarone" in a role of Squadron Leader Howard Barnsby RAAF; "Julius Caesar" in a role of Lucius Cornelius Sulla; "The Wild Geese" in a role of Capt. Rafer Janders; "Cromwell" in a role of Oliver Cromwell;

James Frain as a character J.F. Villefort, Chief Magistrate James Frain also starred in the next movies: "Reindeer Games" in a role of Nick Cassidy; "Into the Blue" in a role of Reyes; "Quid Pro Quo" in a role of Father Dave; "The Miracle Maker" in a role of Thomas; "Arabian Nights" in a role of Schazzenan; "Where the Heart Is" in a role of Forney Hull; "Spartacus" in a role of David;

Dagmara Dominczyk as a character Mercedès Iguanada Dagmara Dominczyk also starred in the next movies: "Lonely Hearts" in a role of Delphine Downing; "Running with Scissors" in a role of Suzanne; "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" in a role of Marguerite; "Rock Star" in a role of Tania Asher, Steel Dragon Public Relations;

Michael Wincott as a character Armand Dorleac Michael Wincott also starred in the next movies: "Dead Man" in a role of Conway Twill; "Alien: Resurrection" in a role of Frank Elgyn; "The Crow" in a role of Top Dollar; "The Assassination of Richard Nixon" in a role of Julius Bicke; "Metro" in a role of Michael Korda; "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" in a role of Guy of Gisborne; "The Sicilian" in a role of Cpl. Silvestro Canio; "Seraphim Falls" in a role of Hayes; "1492: Conquest of Paradise" in a role of Adrian de Moxica; "Romeo Is Bleeding" in a role of Sal; "The Doors" in a role of Paul Rothchild; "Strange Days" in a role of Philo Gant; "Talk Radio" in a role of Joe; "Treasure Planet" in a role of Scroop; "Along Came a Spider" in a role of Gary Soneji; "Curtains" in a role of Matthew;

Luis Guzmán as a character Jacopo the Maggot, Monte Cristo's Valet Luis Guzmán also starred in the next movies: "The Bone Collector" in a role of Eddie Ortiz; "Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd" in a role of Ray; "Anger Management" in a role of Lou; "Punch-Drunk Love" in a role of Lance; "The Adventures of Pluto Nash" in a role of Felix Laranga; "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" in a role of Bald Man; "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power" in a role of Nacho Reyes; "Boogie Nights" in a role of Maurice T. Rodriguez; "Black Rain" in a role of Frankie; "Hard Luck" in a role of Mendez; "Waiting..." in a role of Raddimus; "War" in a role of Benny; "Family Business" in a role of Julio Torres, Vitel Meat Worker; "Fast Food Nation" in a role of Benny; "Carlito's Way" in a role of Pachanga; "The Salton Sea" in a role of Quincy; "Still Waiting..." in a role of Raddimus; "Snake Eyes" in a role of Cyrus; "Cleaner" in a role of Det. Jim Vargas; "Nothing Like the Holidays" in a role of Johnny; "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" in a role of Phil Ramos; "Disappearances" in a role of Brother St. Hilaire; "Confidence" in a role of Manzano; "Out of Sight" in a role of Chino;

Christopher Adamson as a character Maurice Christopher Adamson also starred in the next movies: "Judge Dredd" in a role of Mean Machine; "Misérables, Les" in a role of Bertin; "The Mutant Chronicles" in a role of Hodge; "Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls" in a role of Hartford;

JB Blanc as a character Luigi Vampa JB Blanc also starred in the next movies: "Tristan + Isolde" in a role of Leon; "Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties" in a role of Hotel Porter; "Moonlight Serenade" in a role of Paul Holtzman;

Guy Carleton as a character Mansion Owner Guy Carleton starred only in the movie "The Count of Monte Cristo"

Alex Norton as a character Napoleon Alex Norton also starred in the next movies: "Patriot Games" in a role of Dennis Cooley;

Barry Cassin as a character Old Man Dantes (Edmond's Father) Barry Cassin starred only in the movie "The Count of Monte Cristo"

Henry Cavill as a character Albert Mondego, Mercedès' Son Henry Cavill also starred in the next movies: "Tristan + Isolde" in a role of Melot; "Stardust" in a role of Humphrey; "Hellraiser: Hellworld" in a role of Mike; "Blood Creek aka Town Creek" in a role of Evan Marshall;

Briana Corrigan as a character Casino Prostitute Briana Corrigan starred only in the movie "The Count of Monte Cristo"

Brendan Costello as a character Viscount Brendan Costello starred only in the movie "The Count of Monte Cristo"