Eleven Samurai vs The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.5/10 for Eleven Samurai). Eleven Samurai is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 58m. Eleven Samurai is the older of the two (1967 against 2024). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eleven Samurai
The Count of Monte Cristo| Eleven Samurai | The Count of Monte Cristo | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 1967 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 2h 58m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Eiichi Kudō | Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte |
| Main cast | Kei Satō, Isao Natsuyagi, Kō Nishimura, Kōtarō Satomi, Kōji Nanbara | Laurent Lafitte, Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier, Pierfrancesco Favino |
Synopsis
Eleven Samurai
The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
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