# The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

> A falsely imprisoned sailor reinvents himself as an aristocratic avenger to punish the men who stole his freedom and love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6345

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, History, Action
- Director: Kevin Reynolds
- Cast: Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Richard Harris, James Frain, Dagmara Dominczyk, Michael Wincott, Luis Guzmán, Christopher Adamson
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245844/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, dramatic, romantic, adventure movie night, period drama night

## Synopsis

A tale of betrayal and revenge unfolds as a wronged sailor transforms into a nobleman.

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