Where to watch A Tale of Two Cities (1980) in the UK
A Tale of Two Cities (1980) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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.
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BBC 1 trailer 5th October 1980 leading into a tale of 2 cities
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in A Tale of Two Cities.
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Paul ShelleyCharles Darnay / Sydney Carton -
Ralph MichaelDr Alexandre Manette -
Sally OsborneLucie Manette
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Vivien MerchantMiss Pross
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