A Tale of Two Cities
During the turbulent days of the French Revolution, Frenchwoman Lucie Manette falls in love with Englishman Charles Darnay, who's hiding his true identity and purpose.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Released
- 1958
- Country
- United Kingdom
Details
Release year: 1958
Storyline
During the turbulent days of the French Revolution, Frenchwoman Lucie Manette falls in love with Englishman Charles Darnay, who's hiding his true identity and purpose.
Top credits
Dirk Bogarde ā Sydney Carton
Dorothy Tutin ā Lucie Manette
Cecil Parker ā Jarvis Lorry
Stephen Murray ā Dr. Manette
Did you know
ā¢ The production company used thousands of American soldiers as extras. They were posted at nearby military facilities in Orleans, France. This movie was shot in the Loire Valley in France.
ā¢ The movie was filmed in black-and-white at director Ralph Thomas' insistence. He explained his choice by saying the movie is based on a novel written in black-and-white.
ā¢ Dirk Bogarde had to decline the role of Gaston played by Louis Jourdan in "Gigi" (1958) because he was already committed to this film.
User reviews
Excellent adaptation, great cast
Sensitive handling
The 23rd Head
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Mono
- Aspect ratio
- 1.75: 1
- Color
- Black and White
