Alice Krige, Barry Morse, Billie Whitelaw

Charles Dickens's classic tale comes to life in this Golden Globe-nominated, made-for-TV production starring Chris Sarandon in dual roles -- as disillusioned aristocrat Charles Darnay and jaded lawyer...( read more  read more... ) Sydney Carton. As the harrowing French Revolution rages on, the love that Sydney and Charles have for the same woman finds them inextricably linked as they both discover, over time, the meaning of sacrifice and true friendship.

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Directed by: Jim Goddard

Release Date: December 31, 1980

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DVD Release Date: November 13, 2007

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  • November 10, 2009
    just because sarandon is in it :D
  • September 26, 2009
    Classic story about French Revolution & the sacrifice of an imperfect man.
  • December 8, 2008
    heartbreaking, and brilliant performance by Sarandon. I just loved it!

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