A Tale of Two Cities
"The Immortal Story of Love and Intrigue During the French Revolution!"
Originally released in 1935. A Tale of Two Cities is a history/drama film. directed by Jack Conway. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ronald Colman, Elizabeth Allan, and Edna May Oliver
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (77 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ronald Colman
as Sydney Carton
Elizabeth Allan
as Lucie Manette
Edna May Oliver
as Miss Pross
Reginald Owen
as Stryver
Basil Rathbone
as Marquis St. Evremonde
Blanche Yurka
as Madame De Farge
Henry B. Walthall
as Dr. Manette
Donald Woods
as Charles Darnay
Walter Catlett
as Barsad
Fritz Leiber
as Gaspard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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 rele...
Who directed A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities was directed by Jack Conway.
How long is A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was A Tale of Two Cities released?
A Tale of Two Cities was released on December 25, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Tale of Two Cities?
The main cast of A Tale of Two Cities includes Ronald Colman, Elizabeth Allan, Edna May Oliver, Reginald Owen, Basil Rathbone.