“The Count of Monte Cristo” is the new France-produced, live-action feature adaptation of the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas, directed by Alexandre de La Patellière & Matthieu Delaporte, starring Pierre Niney as ‘Edmond’, Anaïs Demoustier as ‘Mercédès’, Bastien Bouillon, Anamaria Vartolomei, Laurent Lafitte and Julien De Saint, releasing December 20, 2024 in theaters:
"...in early 19th century France, 'Edmond Dantes' is betrayed, framed and falsely jailed. But while on a prison island, he befriends a fellow inmate who educates him...
"...and tells him where to find a 'fortune'.
"Following his escape Dantes re-emerges as a wealthy man in Paris society...
"...primed to take revenge…
“…against the corrupt government law-makers who tried to destroy his life, love and freedom...”