A Tale of Five Cities
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Originally released in 1951. A Tale of Five Cities is a drama/mystery film. directed by Wolfgang Staudte. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bonar Colleano, Barbara Kelly, and Anne Vernon
Synopsis
An Englishman has been working in the US so long he now speaks with an American accent. He is drafted into the British Army during WWII but is injured and loses his memory. Because he talks like an American, the doctors repatriate him to the States where he is housed with a New York family. After the war they all travel throughout Europe, searching for the women he still remembers in the hope of restoring his lost memory
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Austria
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Directors
Top Cast
Bonar Colleano
as Bob Mitchell
Barbara Kelly
as Lesley
Anne Vernon
as Jeannine Meunier
Eva Bartok
as Kathaline Telek
Gina Lollobrigida
as Maria Severini
Karin Himboldt
as Charlotte Smith (as Karin Himbold)
Marcello Mastroianni
as Aldo Mazzetti
Lily Kann
as Charlady
Danny Green
as Levinsky
Carl Jaffe
as Charlotte's Brother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- A.L.C.E.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Tale of Five Cities about?
An Englishman has been working in the US so long he now speaks with an American accent. He is drafted into the British Army during WWII but is injured and loses his memory. Because he talks like an...
Who directed A Tale of Five Cities?
A Tale of Five Cities was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
How long is A Tale of Five Cities?
A Tale of Five Cities has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was A Tale of Five Cities released?
A Tale of Five Cities was released on March 1, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Tale of Five Cities?
The main cast of A Tale of Five Cities includes Bonar Colleano, Barbara Kelly, Anne Vernon, Eva Bartok, Gina Lollobrigida.