Treasure of Monte Cristo

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Treasure of Monte Cristo

"A fast-moving...suspenseful jewel mystery...set against the colorful background of today's San Francisco!"

1949

1h 16m

5.2(11 votes)

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Adventure

Drama

Overview

A San Francisco lawyer uses a woman to lure a merchant seaman worth a legendary fortune.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Glenn Langan

Edmund Dantes

Adele Jergens

Jean Turner

Steve Brodie

Earl Jackson

Bobby Jordan

Tony Torecelli

Michael Whalen

Lt. Michael Perry

George Davis

District Attorney

Margia Dean

Nurse

Sid Melton

Tyson

John Power

Norris

Michael Vallon

Papa Torecelli

Creative team

Directed by: William Berke
Written by: Aubrey Wisberg
Jack Pollexfen

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