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The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951)

Movie ★ 4.6 80 min

Action Adventure

In 1858 France, Emperor Louis Napoleon sends Captain Renault of the Royal Dragoons, Minister La Roche and Major Nicolet to Normandy in search of the members of a group of rebels. A Masked Cavalier, the niece, Lady Christianne, of the Marquis De Montableau, announces at a secret meeting of the Normandy underground leaders that the fabled treasure of Monte Cristo was willed to her and she will use it to finance their cause. Her uncle, the only one who can decipher the symbols on the sword of Monte Cristo, the key to the treasure, derides her stand against the Emperor. La Roche takes possession of the sword and has the Marquis put into the dungeon. Christianne, as the Masked Cavalier, regains the sword from La Roche, but Captain Renault apprehends her and returns to sword to La Roche.

Maurice Geraghty Director Maurice Geraghty Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 3, 1951
Runtime
80 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0044094
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Cast

George Montgomery George Montgomery Captain Renault Rita Corday Rita Corday Lady Christianne Berry Kroeger Berry Kroeger Minister Charles La Roche William Conrad William Conrad Major Nicolet Rhys Williams Rhys Williams Mayor of Varonne Steve Brodie Steve Brodie Sergeant Robert Warwick Robert Warwick Marquis de Montableau David Bond David Bond Emperor Louis Napoleon III Lillian Bronson Lillian Bronson Pepite Acquanetta Acquanetta Felice Trevor Bardette Trevor Bardette Navarre Crane Whitley Crane Whitley Hansmann Leonard Mudie Leonard Mudie Court Physician John Davidson John Davidson Artist George Baxter George Baxter Mocquard Steve Darrell Steve Darrell Courdelay Kenneth MacDonald Kenneth MacDonald Chamberlain Henry Corden Henry Corden Bouchard

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sword of Monte Cristo about?
In 1858 France, Emperor Louis Napoleon sends Captain Renault of the Royal Dragoons, Minister La Roche and Major Nicolet to Normandy in search of the members of a group of rebels. A Masked Cavalier, the niece, Lady Christianne, of the Marquis De Montableau, announces at a secret meeting of the Normandy underground leaders that the fabled treasure of Monte Cristo was willed to her and she will use it to finance their cause. Her uncle, the only one who can decipher the symbols on the sword of Monte Cristo, the key to the treasure, derides her stand against the Emperor. La Roche takes possession of the sword and has the Marquis put into the dungeon. Christianne, as the Masked Cavalier, regains the sword from La Roche, but Captain Renault apprehends her and returns to sword to La Roche.
Who directed The Sword of Monte Cristo?
The Sword of Monte Cristo was directed by Maurice Geraghty.
Who stars in The Sword of Monte Cristo?
The Sword of Monte Cristo stars George Montgomery, Rita Corday, Berry Kroeger, William Conrad.
When was The Sword of Monte Cristo released?
The Sword of Monte Cristo is a 1951 action, adventure film.
Where can I watch The Sword of Monte Cristo?
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