Set during the French Revolution, this timeless Dickens tale of romance, sacrifice, and tyranny finds a noble hero torn between improving society and self-advancement.

Year: 1980 · A Tale of Two Cities · Credits: Paul Shelley, Ralph Michael, Sally Osborne... more

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Years: 1980

Seasons: 1

Genre: Drama

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