根据大仲马的小说《基督山伯爵》改编而成。年轻水手爱德蒙(Gérard Depardieu饰)原本是一个前程远大,生活美满的年青人,就在他即将升为船长,并和心爱姑娘成婚之际,却突然蒙受不白之冤入狱,并被判终身监禁。在监狱里度过18年暗无天日的生活后,爱德蒙偶然与法里亚神甫相遇,或许是上天的安排,爱德蒙得以借助神甫逃了出去,并根据神甫的指示在基督山岛找到了富可敌国的金银珠宝。爱德蒙回到马赛,却发现一切面目全非:父亲在饥饿中死去,未婚妻改嫁他人,陷害他的人则成为上等人过着富裕安稳的日子。改头换面后,爱德蒙以“基督山伯爵”的身份展开他的复仇计划,誓要向当初陷害他的费尔南、唐格拉尔、维尔福等人讨回他失去的一切,一个荡气回肠,引人入胜的复仇记就此展开。
The Count of Monte Cristo 的完整演员阵容
Ornella Muti
Mercédès Herrera
Ornella Muti delivers a poignant and layered performance as Mercédès Herrera in the television adaptation of "The Count of Monte Cristo," effortlessly embodying the character's complex emotional journey. As the woman caught between her past love for Edmond Dantès and her duty to her husband Fernand Mondego, Muti portrays Mercédès with a nuanced grace, showcasing her internal conflict and the depth of her feelings. Her portrayal is marked by a regal presence and an expressive gaze that conveys both strength and vulnerability, capturing the essence of a woman who has experienced profound love, devastating loss, and the bittersweet passage of time. Muti's performance is a highlight of the series, as she brings a captivating depth to the role, ensuring that Mercédès's storyline resonates with the audience, adding a rich layer to the tapestry of the epic tale of revenge and redemption.