A Tale of Two Cities
Synopsis
A dramatization originally for TV on the Plymouth Playhouse. 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.
Top Cast
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Wendell Corey
Sydney Carton
Wanda Hendrix
Lucie Manette
Murray Matheson
Dr. Alexander Manette
Carleton Young
Charles Darnay
Esther Dale
Pross
Paul Cavanagh
Mr. Stryver
Norman Budd
Jerry Cruncher
Ted Stanhope
The Judge
Colin Kenny
The Baliff
Whit Bissell
Host
Judith Evelyn
Therese Defarge
Robert Foulk
Ernest Defarge
Ivan Triesault
The President
Lucille Pierlot
The Seamstress
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Darley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Vlahos
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- A Tale of Two Cities
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Darley
Jack Vlahos
Dimitri Tiomkin
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Darley
Director
Jack Vlahos
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Tale of Two Cities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Tale of Two Cities
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Tale of Two Cities about?
A dramatization originally for TV on the Plymouth Playhouse. 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 directed A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities was directed by Dick Darley.
Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?
The principal cast of A Tale of Two Cities includes Wendell Corey, Wanda Hendrix, Murray Matheson, Carleton Young, Esther Dale.
When was A Tale of Two Cities released and how long is it?
A Tale of Two Cities was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for A Tale of Two Cities?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Tale of Two Cities was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.