based on novel or book,french revolution

A Tale of Two Cities (1980)

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Dissolute barrister Sydney Carton becomes enchanted and then hopelessly in love with the beautiful Lucie Manette. But Lucie loves and marries Charles Darnay, and remains oblivious to Carton's undimmed devotion to her. When Darnay is ensnared in the deadly web of the French Revolution and condemned to die by the guillotine, Sydney Carton concocts a dangerous plot to free the husband of the woman he loves.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jim Goddard
  • Profile picture of Chris Sarandon
    Sydney Carton / Charles Darnay Chris Sarandon
  • Profile picture of Peter Cushing
    Dr. Alexander Manette Peter Cushing
  • Profile picture of Alice Krige
    Lucie Manette Alice Krige
  • Profile picture of Kenneth More
    Dr. Jarvis Lorry Kenneth More
  • Profile picture of Barry Morse
    Marquis St. Evremonde Barry Morse
  • Profile picture of Flora Robson
    Miss Pross Flora Robson
  • Profile picture of Billie Whitelaw
    Madame Therese Defarge Billie Whitelaw
  • Profile picture of Nigel Hawthorne
    Mr. CJ Stryver Nigel Hawthorne

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • french revolution