A Tale of Two Cities
Synopsis
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.
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A Tale of Two Cities (1935) Official Trailer - Reginald Owen, Basil Rathbone Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-27
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Dirk Bogarde
Sydney Carton
Dorothy Tutin
Lucie Manette
Paul Guers
Charles Darnay
Marie Versini
Marie Gabelle
Ian Bannen
Gabelle
Cecil Parker
Jarvis Lorry
Stephen Murray
Dr. Manette
Athene Seyler
Miss Pross
Alfie Bass
Jerry Cruncher
Sacha Pitoëff
Gaspard
Christopher Lee
Marquis St. Evremonde
Donald Pleasence
Barsad
Leo McKern
Old Bailey
Eric Pohlmann
Sawyer
Duncan Lamont
Ernest Defargue
Rosalie Crutchley
Madame Defargue
Freda Jackson
Vengeance
Yves Brainville
Foulon
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 10, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- A Tale of Two Cities
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Thomas
Charles Dickens
Richard Addinsell
Ernest Steward
Alfred Roome
Betty E. Box
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Thomas
Director
Ernest Steward
Director of Photography
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
Alfred Roome
Editor
Betty E. Box
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Tale of Two Cities
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What is A Tale of Two Cities 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 directed A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities was directed by Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?
The principal cast of A Tale of Two Cities includes Dirk Bogarde, Dorothy Tutin, Paul Guers, Marie Versini, Ian Bannen.
When was A Tale of Two Cities released and how long is it?
A Tale of Two Cities was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
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 Richard Addinsell.
Is A Tale of Two Cities based on a book or true story?
A Tale of Two Cities is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).