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A Tale of Two Cities (1980)

TV Series ★ 7.0 25 min

Drama

Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.

Barry Letts Creator

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Released
October 5, 1980
Runtime
25 min
Rating
TV-PG
IMDb
tt0421465
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Cast

Paul Shelley Paul Shelley Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton Ralph Michael Ralph Michael Dr Alexandre Manette Sally Osborne Lucie Manette Vivien Merchant Vivien Merchant Miss Pross

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Tale of Two Cities about?
Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.
Who created A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities was created by Barry Letts.
Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities stars Paul Shelley, Ralph Michael, Sally Osborne, Vivien Merchant.
When was A Tale of Two Cities released?
A Tale of Two Cities is a 1980 drama series.
Where can I watch A Tale of Two Cities?
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