A Tale of Two Cities (1980) A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities ★★½ 1980 Impressive looking but bloodless adaptation of the Dickens novel set in the French Revolution. Saradon takes on the dual role of sacrificing English lawyer Carton and French nobleman Darnay, with Krige as the lovely woman caught between the two. 156m/C VHS. Chris Sarandon, Alice Krige, Peter Cushing, Kenneth More, Barry Morse, Flora Robson, Billie Whitelaw; Director: Jim Goddard; Writer: John Gay. TV

At-a-glance
Year Released 1980
Length (in minutes) 156
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Peter Cushing
Actor Kenneth More
Actor Barry Morse
Actor Alice Krige
Actor Flora Robson
Actor Billie Whitelaw
Actor Chris Sarandon
Director Jim Goddard
Writer John Gay