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.
Top Cast
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Chris Sarandon
Sydney Carton / Charles Darnay
Peter Cushing
Dr. Alexander Manette
Alice Krige
Lucie Manette
Kenneth More
Dr. Jarvis Lorry
Barry Morse
Marquis St. Evremonde
Flora Robson
Miss Pross
Billie Whitelaw
Madame Therese Defarge
Nigel Hawthorne
Mr. CJ Stryver
Norman Jones
Monsieur Ernest Defarge
George Innes
Jeremiah 'Jerry' Cruncher
David Suchet
John Barsad
Kevin Stoney
Lord Chief Justice
Bernard Hug
Gaspard
Martin Carroll
Clerk of the Court
Valérie de Tilbourg
Seamstress
Wally Thomas
Foreman
Harry Jones
Wiggins
Robert Urquhart
Attorney General
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Goddard
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay
- Original Score
- Allyn Ferguson
- Original Title
- A Tale of Two Cities
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Studios
- Norman Rosemont Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Marble Arch Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Goddard
John Gay, Charles Dickens
Allyn Ferguson
Tony Imi
Bill Blunden
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Goddard
Director
Tony Imi
Director of Photography
John Gay
Screenplay
John Stoll
Production Design
Bill Blunden
Editor
Olga Lehmann
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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 Jim Goddard.
Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?
The principal cast of A Tale of Two Cities includes Chris Sarandon, Peter Cushing, Alice Krige, Kenneth More, Barry Morse.
When was A Tale of Two Cities released and how long is it?
A Tale of Two Cities was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
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 Allyn Ferguson.
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: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).