A Tale of Two Cities
1935, English. Directed by Jack Conway.
The Immortal Story of Love and Intrigue During the French Revolution!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 90 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jack ConwayDirector
- Ronald ColmanSydney Carton
- Elizabeth AllanLucie Manette
- Edna May OliverMiss Pross
- Reginald OwenStryver
- Basil RathboneMarquis St. Evremonde
- Blanche YurkaMadame De Farge
- Henry B. WalthallDr. Manette
- Donald WoodsCharles Darnay
- Walter CatlettBarsad
- Fritz LeiberGaspard
- Eily MalyonMrs. Cruncher
- Nigel De BrulierAristocrat (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- S. N. Behrman, W.P. Lipscomb
- Budget
- $1M
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What A Tale of Two Cities is based on
A Tale of Two Cities is based on A Tale of Two Cities, an 1859 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.
Novel · 1859
A Tale of Two Cities
By Charles Dickens
Published by Chapman and Hall
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Tale of Two Cities: quick answers
Is A Tale of Two Cities worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 90 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does A Tale of Two Cities have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Tale of Two Cities. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Tale of Two Cities parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Tale of Two Cities on?
A Tale of Two Cities isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Tale of Two Cities?
If you liked A Tale of Two Cities, try The Count of Monte Cristo, Les Misérables, Les Misérables.
Who directed A Tale of Two Cities?
A Tale of Two Cities (1935) was directed by Jack Conway and stars Ronald Colman, Elizabeth Allan, Edna May Oliver.
What is A Tale of Two Cities based on?
A Tale of Two Cities is based on A Tale of Two Cities, an 1859 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.