The Son of Monte Cristo 1940
“Swords flash in the night! Romance rides with danger!”
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Subject: The Son of Monte Cristo (1940). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1940
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 5, 1940
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Edward Small Productions, United Artists
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 13 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~102 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Edward Small Productions, United Artists
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Subject: The Son of Monte Cristo (1940).
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Title: The Son of Monte Cristo
Year: 1940
Release Date: 12/05/1940 (US)
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance (Source 1); Black-and-white swashbuckler adventure (Source 2).
Studio: United Artists (Source 2).
Producer: Edward Small (Source 2).
Director: Rowland V. Lee (Source 2, 4, 5).
Cast: Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, George Sanders (Source 2, 4), Florence Bates (Source 4).
Runtime: 1h 42m (Source 1).
Plot:
Duchess of Zona (rightful owner of the kingdom) is in a power struggle with General Gurko (Source 1, 3, 4).
General Gurko Lanen is the dictator of
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of action and adventure that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Son of Monte Cristo worth watching?
The Son of Monte Cristo holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 13 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Adventure for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Son of Monte Cristo and when was it released?
The Son of Monte Cristo is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 1940. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Son of Monte Cristo?
The Son of Monte Cristo was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
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