What's the Difference between The Count of Monte Cristo the Book and The Count of Monte Cristo the Movie?

Drama

The Count of Monte Cristo

76%
Released: 1908
Author: Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo

24%
Released: 2002
Director: Kevin Reynolds
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Edmond Dantes
Edmond Dantes
Portrayed by: Jim Caviezel
Fernand Mondego
Fernand Mondego
Portrayed by: Guy Pearce
The Count of Monte Cristo Book vs Movie
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In the Book In the Movie
   Edmond Dantes is first arrested at his betrothal feast Edmond is arrested when he is celebrating his captainship with Mercedes and his dad
   Edmond reveals Mondego's betrayals during the war and the sale of Pasha's daughter into slavery. Mondego commits suicide. Edmond tricks Mondego into taking chests he thought contained gold, but really contained dirt. He then finds out that Mercedes still loves Edmond and that Albert is not his son. He fights Edmond and is stabbed through the heart.
   Edmond realizes that vengeance hurts everyone, including himself and those he loves. Edmond has a happy ending. His vengeance was a worthwhile endeavor that got his old life back and punished his enemies.
   Edmond leaves Mercedes alone after he gets his revenge on Mondego. Edmond and Mercedes reunite.
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