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TV Series

The Count of Monte Cristo

Based On the book by Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo is a British 12-part dramatization of Alexandre Dumas's 1844 novel of the same name. It was made by the BBC and was screened in the autumn of 1964. The series starred Alan Badel in the title role.

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Release date:
September 1, 1964
Director:
Peter Hammond
Cast:
Alan Badel
Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
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Book vs Film

Cover of The Count of Monte Cristo
The Book · 1844

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas, Auguste Maquet
Poster for The Count of Monte Cristo
The TV Series · 1964

The Count of Monte Cristo

Peter Hammond

★ 8.1 / 10 184 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 120 years after publication.

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