How long is A Tale of Two Cities?

A Tale of Two Cities is 1 hr 57 min long.

Who is Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities?

Dirk Bogarde plays Sydney Carton in the film.

What is A Tale of Two Cities about?

In the most well-known adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, Sydney Carton (Dirk Bogarde) is an underachieving English barrister who hopes to redeem himself from the litany of poor choices he's made in his life -- such as his unreturned love for Lucie (Dorothy Tutin), the wife of a virtuous former French aristocrat (Paul Guers). When peasants in post-revolution France take over and systematically dispatch the old guard, Carton's feelings prompt him to risk his life for Lucie's husband.

A Tale of Two Cities

Name: A Tale of Two Cities
Duration: 117
Rating: 49

NR 1 hr 57 min

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How long is A Tale of Two Cities?: A Tale of Two Cities is 1 hr 57 min long.

Who directed A Tale of Two Cities?: Ralph Thomas

Who is Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities?: Dirk Bogarde plays Sydney Carton in the film.

What is A Tale of Two Cities about?: In the most well-known adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, Sydney Carton (Dirk Bogarde) is an underachieving English barrister who hopes to redeem himself from the litany of poor choices he's made in his life -- such as his unreturned love for Lucie (Dorothy Tutin), the wife of a virtuous former French aristocrat (Paul Guers). When peasants in post-revolution France take over and systematically dispatch the old guard, Carton's feelings prompt him to risk his life for Lucie's husband.