Highest-Rated Movies about 'Fortune'

The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), Captain Blood (1935), The Count of Monte Cristo (1934), Son of Fury (1942), Boom Town (1940), The Case of the Howling Dog (1934), North to Alaska (1960) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Fortune movies.

#1. The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

Storyline: 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is a remake of the Alexander Dumas tale by the same name. Dantes, a sailor who is falsely accused of treason by his best friend Fernand, who wants Dantes' girlfriend Mercedes for himself. Dantes is imprisoned on the island prison of Chateau d'If for 13 years, where he plots revenge against those who betrayed him. With the help of another prisoner, he escapes the island and proceeds to transform himself into the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo as part of his plan to exact revenge.

Plot Keywords: revenge, adventure, drama, historical, betrayal, prison, escape ...

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#2. The Man Who Would Be King (1975)

Storyline: This adaptation of the famous short story by Rudyard Kipling tells the story of Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnahan, two ex-soldiers in India when it was under British rule. They decide that the country is too small for them, so they head off to Kafiristan in order to become Kings in their own right. Kipling is seen as a character that was there at the beginning, and at the end of this glorious tale.

Plot Keywords: adventure, action, drama, historical, war, friendship, loyalty ...

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#3. Captain Blood (1935)

Storyline: Arrested during the Monmouth Rebellion and falsely convicted of treason, Dr. Peter Blood is banished to the West Indies and sold into slavery. In Port Royal, Jamaica the Governor's daughter Arabella Bishop buys him for £10 to spite her uncle, Col. Bishop who owns a major plantation. Life is hard for the men and for Blood as well. By chance he treats the Governor's gout and is soon part of the medical service. He dreams of freedom and when the opportunity strikes, he and his friends rebel taking over a Spanish ship that has attacked the city. Soon, they are the most feared pirates on the seas, men without a country attacking all ships. When Arabella is prisoner, Blood decides to return her to Port Royal only to find that it is under the control of England's new enemy, France. All of them must decide if they are to fight for their new King.

Plot Keywords: adventure, action, historical, romance, war, revenge, hero ...

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#4. The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)

Storyline: Edmond Dantes is imprisoned in the Chateau d'If without trial, for carrying a message from Napoleon in exile on Elba. After being told that he died in prison, his fiancé Mercedes is forced to marry his rival Count Mondego. Twenty years later, Dantes escapes with the help of the Abbe Faria, who leaves him the treasure of Monte Cristo. Dantes, now called the Count of Monte Cristo, plans his revenge on the three who framed him.—Will Gilbert

Plot Keywords: revenge, betrayal, prison, escape, fortune, love, conspiracy ...

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#5. Son of Fury (1942)

Storyline: Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.—Jeremy Perkins {J-26}

Plot Keywords: adventure, drama, historical, action, romance, revenge, family ...

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#6. Boom Town (1940)

Storyline: Buddies Big John McMasters and Square John Sand are fast-talking, wisecracking wildcatters who manage to con enough equipment and capital to develop their own oil fields, but their friendship is put to the test when Big John inadvertently falls in love with Elizabeth, Square John's longtime girlfriend. Eventually their friendship and partnership comes to an end on the flip of a coin. Years later, when Big John's interest in the beautiful Karen Vanmeer threatens his marriage too, Square John intervenes in an effort to save the marriage of his former friend - even if it means ruining him financially.—G. Taverney (duke1029@aol.com)

Plot Keywords: adventure, drama, romance, western, business rivalry, friendship, betrayal ...

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#7. The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)

Storyline: A very nervous man named Cartwright comes into Perry's office to have the neighbor arrested for his howling dog. He states that the howling is a sign that there is a death in the neighborhood. He also wants a will written giving his estate to the lady living at the neighbors house. It is all very mysterious and by the next day, his will is changed and Cartwright is missing, as is the lady of the house next door. Perry has a will and a retainer and must find out whether he has a client or a beneficiary.—Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>

Plot Keywords: detective, mystery, crime, legal, courtroom, film noir, murder ...

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#8. North to Alaska (1960)

Storyline: Sam and George strike gold in Alaska. George sends Sam to Seattle to bring George's fiancée back to Alaska. Sam finds she is already married, and returns instead with Angel. Sam, after trying to get George and Angel together, finally romances Angel, who, in the meantime, is busy fighting off the advances of George's younger brother, Billy. Frankie is a con man trying to steal the partners' gold claim.

Plot Keywords: action, adventure, comedy, western, gold rush, romance, brotherhood ...

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#10. Dangerous (1935)

Storyline: Dan Bellows finds former stage star Joyce Heath a penniless drunk and takes her to his Connecticut home for rehabilitation. Unaware that she is married to Gordon, he asks his fiancée Gail to free him and offers to sponsor Joyce in a play. When Gordon refuses to give Joyce a divorce, she runs the car into a tree crippling him for life. Joyce urges Dan return to Gail, opens her play, and begs Gordon for forgiveness.—Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>

Plot Keywords: adventure, action, romance, drama, thriller, crime, mystery ...

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#11. The World in His Arms (1952)

Storyline: Roistering sea captain Jonathan Clark, who poaches seal pelts from Russian Alaska, meets and woos Russian countess Marina in 1850 San Francisco. Events separate them, but after an exciting sea race to the Pribilof Islands they meet again; now, both are in danger from the schemes of villainous Prince Semyon.—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: adventure, romance, historical, drama, action, nautical, naval battle ...

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#12. Arthur (1981)

Storyline: Arthur is a happy drunk with no pretensions at any ambition. He is also the heir to a vast fortune which he is told will only be his if he marries Susan. He does not love Susan, but she will make something of him the family expects. Arthur proposes but then meets a girl with no money, with whom he could easily fall in love.

Plot Keywords: comedy, romance, wealthy, alcoholism, coming of age, new york, humor ...

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#13. The Black Swan (1942)

Storyline: When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Carribean of Buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.—Jeremy Perkins {J-26}

Plot Keywords: drama, thriller, mystery, film noir, crime, romance, psychological ...

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#14. Lust for Gold (1949)

Storyline: During the 1870s, the ruthless Jacob Walz (Glenn Ford) becomes very wealthy after locating a legendary Arizona gold mine and securing sole ownership by murdering his partner. Walz then travels to Phoenix, where he catches the attention of a beautiful and crafty woman named Julia Thomas (Ida Lupino), who has learned of his exploits. Eventually, Walz falls in love with Julia, unaware that she's already married to Pete (Gig Young), who is eyeing his fortune.

Plot Keywords: adventure, western, gold, greed, mystery, crime, treasure ...

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#15. Blanche Fury (1948)

Storyline: Ambitious poor relation Blanche Fuller accepts a job as governess from her wealthy cousins who have adopted the name Fury since they acquired the ancestral home of the Fury family. Blanche plots to become the lady of the manor but her illicit passion for the vengeful, obsessed Philip Thorn sets off a string of tragic events, including murder.—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: drama, suspense, crime, romance, historical, british, film noir ...

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