The Count of Monte Cristo
Created by Bille August
On Rai 1
A classical revenge narrative adapted for television, balancing the darkness of betrayal and imprisonment with the satisfaction of a wronged man's methodical restoration and retribution.
Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.
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