
A Tale of Two Cities
Dissolute barrister Sydney Carton becomes enchanted and then hopelessly in love with the beautiful Lucie Manette. But Lucie loves and marries Charles Darnay, and remains oblivious to Carton's undimmed devotion to her. When Darnay is ensnared in the deadly web of the French Revolution and condemned to die by the guillotine, Sydney Carton concocts a dangerous plot to free the husband of the woman he loves.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: A Tale of Two Cities
- Genres: TV Movie, Romance, Drama, History
- Release Date: 1980-12-02
- Runtime: 162 minutes
- Rating: 5.7/10 (15 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Norman Rosemont Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Marble Arch Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.7785
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Chris Sarandon
as Sydney Carton / Charles Darnay

Peter Cushing
as Dr. Alexander Manette

Alice Krige
as Lucie Manette

Kenneth More
as Dr. Jarvis Lorry

Barry Morse
as Marquis St. Evremonde

Flora Robson
as Miss Pross

Billie Whitelaw
as Madame Therese Defarge

Nigel Hawthorne
as Mr. CJ Stryver

Norman Jones
as Monsieur Ernest Defarge

George Innes
as Jeremiah 'Jerry' Cruncher
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Tale of Two Cities?▼
A Tale of Two Cities is a TV Movie, Romance, Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1980-12-02.
Who are the main actors in A Tale of Two Cities?▼
The main cast includes Chris Sarandon, Peter Cushing, Alice Krige, Kenneth More, Barry Morse, .
Where can I watch A Tale of Two Cities online?▼
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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 5.7/10 based on 15 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 Norman Rosemont Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Marble Arch Productions. 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 162 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.
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