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62% Critic Match
The Son of Monte Cristo
“Swords flash in the night! Romance rides with danger!”
6.2 / 10• 1940• 1h 42m•NR• English
ActionAdventureDramaRomance
Storyline
Rightful owner of the kingdom, the Duchess of Zona, is engaged in a power struggle with the evil General Gurko. Edmond, the son of Monte Cristo, dons many disguises to come to the aid of the Duchess.
Cast & Crew
Louis Hayward
Edmund Dantes Jr.
Lead
Joan Bennett
Grand Duchess Zona of Lichtenburg
George Sanders
Gurko Lanen
Florence Bates
Countess Mathilde Von Braun
Lionel Royce
Col. Zimmerman
Montagu Love
Prime Minister Baron Von Neuhoff
Ian Wolfe
Conrad Stadt
Clayton Moore
Lt. Fritz Dorner
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rowland V. Lee's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Son of Monte Cristo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
