Thanks to Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment the timeless movie “The Count Of Monte Cristo” is available today on Blu-ray for the first time. The movie is about a character named Edmond Dantes who is betrayed by his best friend Fernand Mondego when Fernand realizes that Edmond will be able to marry Mercedès Iguanada, the woman of both of their dreams, sooner than Fernand had originally expected. Realizing he has to act fast Fernand winds up getting Edmond locked away in prison.
Edmond harbors so much resentment toward his former friend that all he can do is consume himself with getting out and extracting revenge. In a daring escape Edmond frees himself from jail and finds himself in a situation that gives him great wealth. Edmond learns that Fernand has stolen the life he had been planning to lead, marrying Mercedès, so he finds a way to bring them both to his new home and begins his plan for revenge.
We don’t want to give away the ending of the movie, but we do urge you to watch it! It’s an intense drama that really makes you urge the main character along every step of his journey and keeps you on the edge of your seat hoping he is able to regain the life he lost because of his friend turned enemy.
Here is a list of actors in the movie and the roles they play:
- Jim Caviezel as Edmond Dantes
- Guy Pearce as Fernand Mondego
- Richard Harris as Abbe Faria
- James Frain as J.F. Villefort
- Dagmara Dominczyk as Mercedes Iguanada
- Michael Wincott as Armand Dorleac
- Luis Guzman as Jacopo
- Christopher Adamson as Maurice
- JB Blanc as Luigi Vampa
- Guy Carleton as Mansion Owner
- Alex Norton as Napoleon
- Barry Cassin as Old Man Dantes
- Henry Cavill as Albert Mondego
- Aliaz Moufid as Holga
- Brendan Costello as Viscount
One very cool thing about this new Blu-ray version of the movie is that it includes a never-before-seen “Alternative Final Duel” scene. Other bonus features include:
- 5 Deleted Scenes With Commentary By Filmmakers Including Alternate Final Duel
- “The Napoleonic World” – Production Design Featurette
- “En Garde” – Multi-Angle Sword Fighting Feature
- “The Pen” – A Retrospective On Author Alexandre Dumas
- “Adapting A Classic” – Screenwriting Segment
- “The Clash Of Steel” – Stunt Choreography Piece
- Layer-By-Layer – Interactive Sound Design Feature
- Audio Commentary With Director Kevin Reynolds
Be sure to let us know if you pick up “The Count Of Monte Cristo” on Blu-ray!
Review Materials Provided By Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
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