A Tale of Two Cities (1980)
- Starring:
- Peter Cushing, Chris Sarandon, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jim Goddard
- Category:
- Drama, Television
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Chris Sarandon does the "far, far, better thing" when he tackles the dual role of Syndey Carton and Charles Darnay in this Anglo-American TV adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. The ubiquitous producer/screenwriter combination of Norman Rosemont and John Gay was responsible for this lavish, faithful cinemazation of Dickens' multiplotted account of the French Revolution. Featured in the huge cast are Peter Cushing as Dr. Manette, Alice Krige as Lucie Manette, Billie Whitelaw as the vengeful, eternally knitting Madame DeFarge and Barry Morse as the odious aristocrat St. Evremonde. Poignantly, the film also offers the late Kenneth More, making one of his last appearances as Jarvis Lorry, and the magnificent Flora Robson, taking her final bow in the role of Miss Pross. An Emmy nomination went to Olga Lehmann's costume design. A Tale of Two Cities debuted December 2, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 156 mins
Complete Cast of A Tale of Two Cities
- Peter Cushing - Dr. Manette
- Flora Robson - Miss Pross
- Alice Krige - Lucie Manette
- David Suchet
- Barry Morse - Marquis St. Evremonde
- Chris Sarandon - Charles Darnay
- Nigel Hawthorne
- Kenneth More
- Billie Whitelaw - Madame Defarge
- Director(s):
- Jim Goddard
- Writer(s):
- John Gay
- Producer(s):
- Norman Rosemont
- Categories:
- Drama, Television
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