The Son of Monte Cristo

A brisk, old-fashioned swashbuckler full of disguises, swordplay, and romance, with a dashing hero and a hissable villain.

Directed by

Rowland V. Lee

Genres

Action, Adventure, Drama

Starring

Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, George Sanders

Tagline

Swords flash in the night! Romance rides with danger!

Overview

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.

How it feels

Romantic, earnest, campy and light. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Power, corruption, love, justice

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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