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The Count of Monte Cristo (Season 2, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, History
An early TV adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the notorious island prison, Chateau d'If. While ...See moreAn early TV adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the notorious island prison, Chateau d'If. While imprisoned, he meets the Abbe Faria, a fellow prisoner whom everyone believes to be mad. The Abbe tells Edmond of a fantastic treasure hidden away on a tiny island, that only he knows the location of. After many years in prison, the old Abbe dies, and Edmond escapes disguised as the dead body. Now free, Edmond must find the treasure the Abbe told him of, so he can use the new-found wealth to exact revenge on those who have wronged him. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher See less
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Director
Sidney Lumet
Writers
Alexandre Dumas (novel "Le Comte de Monte Cristo") (as Alexandre Dumas père) | Sumner Locke Elliott (adaptation)
Producer
David Susskind
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 28, 1958
Release date
Oct 28, 1958 (United States)
Awards
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Nominated for 11 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win

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