A Tale of Two Cities (1980): Cast
A Tale of Two Cities is a 1980 historical drama directed by Jim Goddard, starring Peter Cushing as Dr. Alexander Manette, Alice Krige and Billie Whitelaw. It runs 2 hours 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 42m (162 min)
- Director
- Jim Goddard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Norman Rosemont Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Tale of Two Cities About?
The premise of A Tale of Two Cities without spoilers.
Set against the turmoil preceding the French Revolution and the ensuing Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette endures an 18‑year imprisonment in the Bastille. Upon his release he travels to London, where he reunites with his estranged daughter, whom he has never known.
A Tale of Two Cities Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- stabbed to death
- vengeance
- nobleman
- alcoholic
- drunkenness
- self destructiveness
- court
- trial
- london england
- paris france
- wine shop
- callousness
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- struggle for a gun
- based on the works of charles dickens
- remake
- falling in love
- love triangle
- doppelganger
- expatriate
- horse and carriage
- storming of the bastille
- man woman romance
- marriage ceremony
- political prisoner
- revenge murder
- romantic rivalry
- man believed dead is alive
- cobbler
- father daughter reunion
- diary
- 9 months later
- banker
- look alike
- french spy
- french tutor
- engagement announcement
- public hanging
- barrister
- two men in love with the same woman
- relapse
- 5 years later
- 5 year old girl
- family friend
- year 1789
- prison
- period drama
- epic drama
- political drama
- prison drama
- costume drama
A Tale of Two Cities Cast & Characters
Peter Cushing leads the cast as Dr. Alexander Manette, with Alice Krige as Lucie Manette and Billie Whitelaw as Madame Therese Defarge. Directed by Jim Goddard; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jim Goddard
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Peter Cushing as Dr. Alexander Manette -
Alice Krige as Lucie Manette -
Billie Whitelaw as Madame Therese Defarge -
Chris Sarandon as Sydney Carton / Charles Darnay
Also Starring in A Tale of Two Cities
· 25 more- Flora Robson Miss Pross
- Nigel Hawthorne Mr. CJ Stryver
- David Suchet John Barsad
- Kenneth More Dr. Jarvis Lorry
- Barry Morse Marquis St. Evremonde
- Robert Urquhart Attorney General
- Bernard Archard Tribunal President
- George Innes Jeremiah 'Jerry' Cruncher
- Kevin Stoney Lord Chief Justice
- John Kidd Chemist
- Norman Jones Monsieur Ernest Defarge
- Anna Manahan Vengeance
- James Coyle Jacques
- Gerald James Gabelle
- Michael Burrell Tellsons Bank Clerk
- Alan Collins Jailer
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- Wally Thomas Foreman
- Harry Jones Wiggins
- Bernard Hug Gaspard
- Martha Parsey Little Lucie
- Robin Scobey Victor
- Philip Trewinnard Royal George Hotel Clerk
- Valérie de Tilbourg Seamstress
- Martin Carroll Clerk of the Court
- Stanley Lebore Captain of the Guard
More from Jim Goddard
More films directed by Jim Goddard, best-rated first: Shanghai Surprise, Lie Down with Lions, The Impossible Spy and Metamorphosis.
A Tale of Two Cities Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Eine Geschichte zweier Städte” and “Повесть о двух городах”.
- Also known as
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- Eine Geschichte zweier Städte
- Повесть о двух городах
- 双城记
- Két város törtenete
- Història de dues ciutats
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A Tale of Two Cities FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Tale of Two Cities, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
When was A Tale of Two Cities released?
A Tale of Two Cities was released on December 2, 1980.
Who directed A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities was directed by Jim Goddard.
More films by Jim Goddard Who is in the cast of A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities stars Peter Cushing as Dr. Alexander Manette, Alice Krige as Lucie Manette and Billie Whitelaw as Madame Therese Defarge, among 29 credited actors.
Does A Tale of Two Cities have a post-credit scene?
No. A Tale of Two Cities has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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