A Tale of Five Cities
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Synopsis
An Englishman has been working in the US so long he now speaks with an American accent. He is drafted into the British Army during WWII but is injured and loses his memory. Because he talks like an American, the doctors repatriate him to the States where he is housed with a New York family. After the war they all travel throughout Europe, searching for the women he still remembers in the hope of restoring his lost memory
Top Cast
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Bonar Colleano
Bob Mitchell
Barbara Kelly
Lesley
Anne Vernon
Jeannine Meunier
Eva Bartok
Kathaline Telek
Gina Lollobrigida
Maria Severini
Karin Himboldt
Charlotte Smith (as Karin Himbold)
Marcello Mastroianni
Aldo Mazzetti
Lily Kann
Charlady
Danny Green
Levinsky
Carl Jaffe
Charlotte's Brother
MacDonald Parke
New York Magazine Editor (as Macdonald Parke)
Aletha Orr
Matron
Geoffrey Sumner
Wingco
Philip Leaver
Italian Official
Annette Poivre
Annette
Charles Irwin
London Editor
Arthur Gomez
Carabinieri
Lana Morris
Delia Morel Romanoff
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Romolo Marcellini, Montgomery Tully, Géza von Cziffra, Irma von Cube, Wolfgang Staudte, Emil E. Reinert
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Companéez, Günther Weisenborn, Patrick Kirwan, Richard Llewellyn, Piero Tellini
- Original Score
- Hans May, Irma von Cube
- Original Title
- A Tale of Five Cities
- Country of Origin
- Austria, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- A.L.C.E.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Romolo Marcellini, Montgomery Tully, Géza von Cziffra, Irma von Cube, Wolfgang Staudte, Emil E. Reinert
Jacques Companéez, Günther Weisenborn, Patrick Kirwan, Richard Llewellyn, Piero Tellini, Maurice J. Wilson
Hans May, Irma von Cube
Department Leadership Roster
Romolo Marcellini
Director
Montgomery Tully
Director
Géza von Cziffra
Director
Irma von Cube
Director
Wolfgang Staudte
Director
Emil E. Reinert
Director
Jacques Companéez
Screenplay
Günther Weisenborn
Screenplay
Patrick Kirwan
Screenplay
Richard Llewellyn
Screenplay
Piero Tellini
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Tale of Five Cities
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Tale of Five Cities about?
An Englishman has been working in the US so long he now speaks with an American accent. He is drafted into the British Army during WWII but is injured and loses his memory. Because he talks like an American, the doctors repatriate him to the States where he is housed with a New York family. After the war they all travel throughout Europe, searching for the women he still remembers in the hope of restoring his lost memory
Who directed A Tale of Five Cities?
A Tale of Five Cities was directed by Romolo Marcellini, Montgomery Tully, Géza von Cziffra, Irma von Cube, Wolfgang Staudte, Emil E. Reinert.
Who stars in A Tale of Five Cities?
The principal cast of A Tale of Five Cities includes Bonar Colleano, Barbara Kelly, Anne Vernon, Eva Bartok, Gina Lollobrigida.
When was A Tale of Five Cities released and how long is it?
A Tale of Five Cities was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for A Tale of Five Cities?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Tale of Five Cities was composed by Hans May, Irma von Cube.