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A Tale of Two Cities

PG19802h 42mJim Goddard
IMDb 6.6

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Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.

TV MovieRomanceDramaHistory
Based On Novel Or BookFrench Revolution

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What is A Tale of Two Cities (1980) about?

Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.

Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?

A Tale of Two Cities stars Chris Sarandon (Sydney Carton / Charles Darnay), Peter Cushing (Dr. Alexander Manette), Alice Krige (Lucie Manette), Kenneth More (Dr. Jarvis Lorry), Barry Morse (Marquis St. Evremonde). The film was directed by Jim Goddard.

How long is A Tale of Two Cities?

A Tale of Two Cities has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated PG.

Is A Tale of Two Cities worth watching?

A Tale of Two Cities holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of TV Movie, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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