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Cast
Louis Hayward
as Edmund Dantes Jr.
Joan Bennett
as Grand Duchess Zona of Lichtenburg
George Sanders
as Gurko Lanen
Florence Bates
as Countess Mathilde Von Braun
Lionel Royce
as Col. Zimmerman
Montagu Love
as Prime Minister Baron Von Neuhoff
Ian Wolfe
as Conrad Stadt
Clayton Moore
as Lt. Fritz Dorner
Ralph Byrd
as William Gluck
Georges Renavent
as Marquis de Chatante
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1940
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama
Votes13
DirectorRowland V. Lee
WritersGeorge Bruce
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Son of Monte Cristo
About The Son of Monte Cristo
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.
Directed by Rowland V. Lee, The Son of Monte Cristo leans on a strong ensemble — Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, George Sanders — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1940.
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