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The Count of Monte Cristo

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A feature-length introductory instalment to a new drama, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, starring Gerard Depardieu, and being broadcast on seven consecutive days.

On the eve of his wedding, Edmond Dantes is seized and imprisoned.
In French with English subtitles.
See Choice.

Contributors

Author:
Alexandre Dumas
Dramatised by:
Didier Decoin
Director:
Josee Dayan
Edmond Dantes/The Count of Monte Cristo:
Gerard Depardieu
Mercedes:
Ornella Muti
Femand de Morcerf:
Jean Rochefort
Villefort:
Pierre Arditi
Bertuccio:
Sergio Rubini
Camille de la Richardais:
Florence Darel
Baron Danglars:
Michel Aumont
Caderousse:
Roland Blanche
Albert de Morcerf:
Stanislas Merhar
Maximilien Morrel:
Christopher Thompson
Valentine de Villefort:
Julie Depardieu
Young Emond:
Guillaume Depardieu
Haydee:
Ines Sastra
Source: Radio Times

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