The Secret of Monte Cristo

Name: The Treasure of Monte Cristo
Genre: Adventure
Released: 1961-06-22
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Rory Calhoun, Patricia Bredin, John Gregson

Original title: The Treasure of Monte Cristo

1961
Approved
1h 35m

IMDb RATING

5.4/10

143

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Swashbuckler Adventure

In 1815 England, Col. Jackson hires Adam Corbett to serve as armed escort for himself and his daughter as they travel to the isle of Monte Cristo. It seems the Colonel has part of a map show... Read allIn 1815 England, Col. Jackson hires Adam Corbett to serve as armed escort for himself and his daughter as they travel to the isle of Monte Cristo. It seems the Colonel has part of a map showing the site of the fabled Monte Cristo treasure.In 1815 England, Col. Jackson hires Adam Corbett to serve as armed escort for himself and his daughter as they travel to the isle of Monte Cristo. It seems the Colonel has part of a map showing the site of the fabled Monte Cristo treasure.

Directors
- Robert S. Baker
- Monty Berman
Writer
- Leon Griffiths
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

5.4/10

143

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Robert S. Baker
- Monty Berman
Writer
- Leon Griffiths
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Though the poster shows a bare-chested Rory Calhoun, in tight pants and boots, wielding a sword, no such "beefcake" pose appears in the movie.

Quotes
Colonel Jackson: [to Adam Corbett] You seem a resourceful young man. You've proved yourself with your sword.

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Featured review

8/10

Rather exciting piece of entertainment

A group of fortune hunters, each carrying a part of a map they hope will lead them to treasure, make their way to the island of Monte Cristo - only to discover they are not the first. When the thieves fall out, the swords start to flash.

Rory Calhoun, renowned for starring in countless westerns, trades his six gun for a sword, and boy, does he get the chance to use it - and that against multiple assailants. In this fairly lively adventure, he's a soldier of fortune who is helping the daughter of one of the treasure seekers.

It might not be original, but it's well-paced, and has plenty of action and adventure. I'm quite surprised by the negative reviews. I have seen it many times on UK TV (BBC) and i've always thoroughly enjoyed it. John Gregson makes an interesting Corsican bandit, Calhoun does well in the role, and the lead heroine is beautiful as is Giana Maria Canale. It's not meant to be historically accurate, but a thrilling treasure adventure yarn.