Duration
140 minutes
Quick Summary
Dickens adaptation set during the French Revolution, with Dirk Bogarde
About This Program
A drunken English lawyer discovers that a man he once defended is a French aristocrat trying to escape the Revolution. While he envies the man, his conscience is pricked and he resolves to help him escape the guillotine. Period drama based on Charles Dickens' novel, starring Dirk Bogarde, Dorothy Tutin and Christopher Lee
A Tale of Two Cities broadcasts on Talking Pictures TV at 1:55pm, Sunday, 21 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Year1958
Runtime112 mins
DirectorRalph Thomas
Cast & Crew
RT
Ralph ThomasDirector
CL
Christopher Leeas Marquis St Evremonde
DB
Dirk Bogardeas Sydney Carton
CP
Cecil Parkeras Jarvis Lorry
AS
Athene Seyleras Miss Pross
DP
Donald Pleasenceas John Barsad
DT
Dorothy Tutinas Lucie Manette
PG
Paul Guersas Charles Darnay
SM
Stephen Murrayas Dr Manette