![]() The Zip files contain both versions of these chapters. PLEASE NOTE This book contains alternate versions of a number of chapters - indicated by an alt after the file number. (Summary from Wikipedia)įor further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording.įor more free audiobooks, or to become a volunteer reader, please visit. It is primarily concerned with themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness, and is told in the style of an adventure story. The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book. The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and the Levant during the historical events of 1815–1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. The writing of the work was completed in 1844. It is often considered, along with The Three Musketeers, as Dumas's most popular work. The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. The film 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.Librivox recording of The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas. Rosemont went on to make adaptations of The Man in the Iron Mask, Captains Courageous and The Four Feathers. Market research showed the program had good "commercial recall" and reflected well on sponsor Bell, so they wanted more. Ĭhamberlain called it "a great story" and said he chose not to see the previous movie versions because "I didn't want to copy even unconsciously". And with Chamberlain in the lead I've got to say the show worked out better than anyone could want". Rosemont said: "We tried to stick as closely as possible to the novel. The cast included Taryn Power, the daughter of Tyrone Power and Linda Christian. There was location filming outside Marseilles. įilming took place in Rome starting in August 1974. They were in costume, there was the worry about accents and inevitably they would cost more than a period drama". Rosemont remembered "grave doubts were expressed by the networks about whether there was a mass audience for period pieces. It was part of the Bell System Family Theatre. īell Telephone Company sponsored and Richard Chamberlain agreed to star. The budget was one and a half million dollars. Instead he signed a deal with NBC to make it as a TV movie, although the film would be released theatrically in Europe. The film was produced by Norman Rosemont, who originally tried to do it as a mini series but could not sell it. The following participants in major sub-plots of the Dumas novel are not portrayed in the film: ![]() Anthony Dawson as Noirtier De Villefort.Haydee has only a minor role in the film, and there is no confirmation that she and Monte Cristo become lovers as in the book. As in the novel, Dantès loses Mercedes because of his vengeful bitterness. In the novel, it is Mondego rather than Danglars who commits suicide, and Dantès and Mondego do not engage in a swordfight. Villefort's wife for instance, never appears, and there is no mention of her ever having poisoned anyone. However, important characters are omitted and several scenes differ from the novel. The courtroom scene in which Dantès brings down crown prosecutor De Villefort is a highlight of the film, as is the scene between Dantès and Mercedes when he reveals Mondego's treachery to her (which occurs almost precisely as in the novel). The film emphasizes the theme of revenge and manipulation of characters by Dantès until the final swordfight with Mondego. The film was remade in 1986 in Telugu as Veta. This film had a theatrical release across some European countries. ITC had previously produced a 39-part TV series based on the same source material, in 1956. It was directed by David Greene and starred Richard Chamberlain as Edmond Dantès, Kate Nelligan as Mercedes, Tony Curtis as Fernand Mondego, Louis Jourdan (who played Edmond Dantès in the 1961 film adaptation of the novel) as De Villefort, Donald Pleasence as Danglars, Trevor Howard as Abbé Faria, and Isabelle de Valvert as Haydee. The Count of Monte Cristo is a 1975 television film produced by ITC Entertainment and based upon the 1844 novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. 1975 British TV series or program The Count of Monte CristoĬinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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