A Tale of Two Cities(1980)
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 (1980) is a tv movie, romance, drama and history film directed by Jim Goddard, released on December 2, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 42m. It stars Chris Sarandon, Peter Cushing, Alice Krige and Kenneth More. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Goddard
- Writers:
- Charles Dickens, John Gay
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Imi
- Production:
- Norman Rosemont Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Marble Arch Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Tale of Two Cities Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Sarandon
as Sydney Carton / Charles Darnay
Peter Cushing
as Dr. Alexander Manette
Alice Krige
as Lucie Manette
Kenneth More
as Dr. Jarvis Lorry
Barry Morse
as Marquis St. Evremonde
Flora Robson
as Miss Pross
Billie Whitelaw
as Madame Therese Defarge
Nigel Hawthorne
as Mr. CJ Stryver
Norman Jones
as Monsieur Ernest Defarge
George Innes
as Jeremiah 'Jerry' Cruncher
David Suchet
as John Barsad
Kevin Stoney
as Lord Chief Justice
Key crew
Directed by Jim Goddard, written by Charles Dickens and John Gay.
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A Tale of Two Cities Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 21 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 (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?
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The main cast of A Tale of Two Cities (1980) includes Chris Sarandon, Peter Cushing, Alice Krige, Kenneth More and Barry Morse. The film was directed by Jim Goddard. 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 December 2, 1980 and runs for 2h 42m.
Is A Tale of Two Cities worth watching?
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A Tale of Two Cities (1980) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.