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A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

British barrister Sydney Carton lives an insubstantial and unhappy life. He falls under the spell of Lucie Manette, but Lucie marries Charles Darnay. When Darnay goes to Paris to rescue an imprisoned family retainer, he becomes entangled in the snares of the brutal French Revolution and is himself jailed and condemned to the guillotine. But Sydney Carton, in love with a woman he cannot have, comes up with a daring plan to save her husband.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A Tale of Two Cities
  • Genres: Drama, History, Romance
  • Release Date: 1958-02-07
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (18 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: The Rank Organisation
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.8204
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Dirk Bogarde

Dirk Bogarde

as Sydney Carton

Dorothy Tutin

Dorothy Tutin

as Lucie Manette

Paul Guers

Paul Guers

as Charles Darnay

Marie Versini

Marie Versini

as Marie Gabelle

Ian Bannen

Ian Bannen

as Gabelle

Cecil Parker

Cecil Parker

as Jarvis Lorry

Stephen Murray

Stephen Murray

as Dr. Manette

Athene Seyler

Athene Seyler

as Miss Pross

Alfie Bass

Alfie Bass

as Jerry Cruncher

Sacha Pitoëff

Sacha Pitoëff

as Gaspard

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

A Tale of Two Cities (1935) Official Trailer - Reginald Owen, Basil Rathbone Movie HD

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or bookfrench revolutionguillotinelawyer18th century

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Tale of Two Cities?

A Tale of Two Cities is a Drama, History, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1958-02-07.

Who are the main actors in A Tale of Two Cities?

The main cast includes Dirk Bogarde, Dorothy Tutin, Paul Guers, Marie Versini, Ian Bannen, .

Where can I watch A Tale of Two Cities online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Tale of Two Cities is available.

Is A Tale of Two Cities based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of A Tale of Two Cities?

A Tale of Two Cities has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 18 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A Tale of Two Cities?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A Tale of Two Cities?

The soundtrack was composed by The Rank Organisation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A Tale of Two Cities filmed?

A Tale of Two Cities was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Tale of Two Cities?

The total runtime of A Tale of Two Cities is 115 minutes.

Is A Tale of Two Cities suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A Tale of Two Cities?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Tale of Two Cities.

Does A Tale of Two Cities have a post-credit scene?

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