An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ immortal tale of romance and intrigue set against the lurid background of the French Revolution. Dirk Bogarde stars as Sydney Carlton whose final act of self-sacrifice brings the story to its dramatic end. Also stars Dorothy Tutin and Cecil Parker, Leo McKern, Christopher Lee and Donald Pleasence.
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ACMI Identifier
508259
Language
English
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
History → France - History - Revolution, 1789-1799
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)