Rating  - my favorite movie
I can't wait for the Richard Chamberlain edition of the movie to be available on DVD. I hope they fix the one problem that exists on the VHS - the semaphore station man says "you insult me sir, but it is an insult..." which makes no sense. These additional words were in the movie the first time I watched it but are not on the VHS - "...I can live with." He takes the money and sends the bogus message.
When I watch the movie I always speak the lines, but would love to see the DVD include the lines.
Rating  - Revenge and Retribution Make For An Entertaining Film
This is a very well- made television movie based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. The Count of Monte Cristo has been remade numerous times, most recently starring James Caviezel in the lead, but this 70's version has aged well, and is still very enjoyable 30 years later.
A marvelous cast, including Tony Curtis, Louis Jourdan, and Donald Pleasence as the co-conspirators responsible for the false imprisonment of Edmond Dantes, are all first-rate, especially Donald Pleasence as Danglars.
Richard Chamberlain in the lead role, and Trevor Howard as the Abby Faria, both received Emmy nominations for their efforts. Richard Chamberlain is a dynamic Count, and looks regal and dashing in any period costume you put him in. He also moves with the grace of a gazelle, and handles the French dialect effortlessly, in his melodious baritone voice.
Other noteworthy performances come from Kate Nelligan as Mercedes, and Taryn Power, who were both acting professionally for the very first time in "Count of Monte-Cristo." Both actresses demonstrate emotional depth and command in these initial roles.
With a superb ensemble cast, and the beautiful chateaus and scenery of Italy and France as a backdrop, this "Count of Monte Cristo" adaptation is very enjoyable. Be forewarned, however, there are no happy Hollywood endings in store for Edmond Dantes--only depressing ones.
Rating  - too dull and boring
After is saw the 2002 version starring Jim Caviezel and Dagmara Domincyzk, which is my favorite movie ever, I was hungry for more. So I headed to my local library, and found this old tape hidden behind the 2002 one. I was overjoiced. The back says 'A swashbuckling tale of injustice and revenge'. Swashbuckling my eye! This movie has one swordfight, yes ONE, at the very end. This version is EXTREMELY boring and slow-paced. Be warned, this is not a good action/adventure. It doesn't even have a beautiful Mercedes.
Rating - Unbeatable
Let me just briefly and without qualification say that this version makes the silly Leonardo DiCaprio version seem like child's play. Get this and see for yourself.
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