A Tale of Two Cities(1958)
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.
A Tale of Two Cities (1958) is a drama, history and romance film directed by Ralph Thomas, released on February 7, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Dirk Bogarde, Dorothy Tutin, Paul Guers and Marie Versini. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Thomas
- Writers:
- Charles Dickens
- Producers:
- Betty E. Box
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Steward
- Composer:
- Richard Addinsell
- Production:
- The Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
A Tale of Two Cities (1958) Trailer
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A Tale of Two Cities Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Sydney Carton
Dorothy Tutin
as Lucie Manette
Paul Guers
as Charles Darnay
Marie Versini
as Marie Gabelle
Ian Bannen
as Gabelle
Cecil Parker
as Jarvis Lorry
Stephen Murray
as Dr. Manette
Athene Seyler
as Miss Pross
Alfie Bass
as Jerry Cruncher
Sacha Pitoëff
as Gaspard
Christopher Lee
as Marquis St. Evremonde
Donald Pleasence
as Barsad
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Thomas, written by Charles Dickens, produced by Betty E. Box.
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A Tale of Two Cities Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 22 ratings.
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A Tale of Two Cities – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Tale of Two Cities online?
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A Tale of Two Cities (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?
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The main cast of A Tale of Two Cities (1958) includes Dirk Bogarde, Dorothy Tutin, Paul Guers, Marie Versini and Ian Bannen. The film was directed by Ralph Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Tale of Two Cities released?
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A Tale of Two Cities was released on February 7, 1958 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is A Tale of Two Cities worth watching?
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A Tale of Two Cities (1958) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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