Tale of Two Cities: Literary Masterpieces | 
 enlarge | Director: Jim Goddard
Actors: Chris Sarandon, Peter Cushing, Kenneth More, Barry Morse, Flora Robson
Studio: Live / Artisan
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 14431
Format: Color, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 156
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0784001308
UPC: 012236992431
EAN: 9780784001301
ASIN: 0784001308
Theatrical Release Date: December 2, 1980
Release Date: May 21, 1996
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Rare love May 5, 2008
I was impressed by the dual act of Chris Sarandon.
I took one star because the movie did not show much of the characters' passion!
Two men are in love with one woman. It would be hard for her to choose so one of them scarified himself for her happiness. The movie ends with her tears (Alice Krige) as she discovers his true feelings and the sacrifice he made.
It remains one of my favorite movies!
 True to the story February 8, 2008
The film attempts to stay true to Dickens' book . . but falls short at times because of editing for time. Some of the characters are not allowed to develop sufficiently for the ending to have the book's impact. The lead role was poorly acted.
 A Tale of Two Cities December 26, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have always used this movie in my classroom, but on VHS. I was thrilled to see it available on DVD and at an affordable price. This DVD provided the same quality I had with the VHS version and made it much easier to navigate throughout the movie, especially when three different classes were watching it throughout the day.
A Tale of Two Cities DVD December 18, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I teach French and ESL and found this depiction of Charles Dickens' tale of the French Revolution an excellent addition to my personal video library.
Spirited production of a classic tale December 13, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a very welcome release to DVD at last, Hallmark's sterling production of A Tale of Two Cities, with a standout cast, stellar costumes and sets, a vivid adaptation of the original novel, and fast-paced direction. Interest never lags as this rich drama unfolds, set against the sweeping backdrop of the French Revolution. Sarandon convincingly carries off his double role as both the noble Darnay and the dissipated Carton and Billie Whitelaw gives a bravura performance as the ferocious revolutionary leader Madame DeFarge, poisoned by her hatred of aristocrats. There isn't a bad performance anywhere, although Alice Krige is perhaps a bit *too* pale and wan, even for a sweet-natured "English rose" character. Peter Cushing produces genuine pathos as Dr. Manet and the final sequence in the tumbril, where Carton redeems a life misspent, is quietly poignant. There's even some humor amid the blood and thunder and treachery. History teachers would find much in here to use in the classroom. A marvelous retelling of a great epic.
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