The Treasure of Monte Cristo

The Treasure of Monte Cristo

95 mins | Adventure | June 22, 1961

A dashing ex-officer in His Majesty’s army, Captain Adam Corbett (Calhoun) becomes embroiled in intrigue when he agrees to escort Colonel Wilfred Jackson (Ian Hunter) and his daughter Pauline (Patricia Bredin) on a perilous quest for treasure. Possessing one-quarter of a map, they soon rendezvous with three mysterious characters, each with a fragment and a secret agenda. Armed with only a sword and his wits, Corbett battles brigands, soldiers and thieves as he accompanies the expedition to the island of Monte Cristo, where betrayal and fortune await.

The Treasure of Monte Cristo

95 mins | Adventure | June 22, 1961

The Treasure of Monte Cristo
A dashing ex-officer in His Majesty’s army, Captain Adam Corbett (Calhoun) becomes embroiled in intrigue when he agrees to escort Colonel Wilfred Jackson (Ian Hunter) and his daughter Pauline (Patricia Bredin) on a perilous quest for treasure. Possessing one-quarter of a map, they soon rendezvous with three mysterious characters, each with a fragment and a secret agenda. Armed with only a sword and his wits, Corbett battles brigands, soldiers and thieves as he accompanies the expedition to the island of Monte Cristo, where betrayal and fortune await.
IMDb rating 5.4
Producers Mid Century Film Productions Ltd.
Original title The Treasure of Monte Cristo
Directors Monty Berman, Robert S. Baker
Writers Leon Griffiths

Cast

Rory Calhoun

as Captain Adam Corbett

Patricia Bredin

as Pauline

John Gregson

as Renato

Peter Arne

as Boldini

Sam Kydd

as Albert

Ian Hunter

as Colonel Jackson

David Davies

as Van Ryman

Francis Matthews

as Louis Auclair

Tutte Lemkow

as Gino

George Street

as Innkeeper

C. Denier Warren

as Cafe owner

Endre Muller

as Sailor

John Sullivan

as Jenkins

Tony Thawnton

as Militia Officer