Tale of Two Cities: Literary Masterpieces | Chris Sarandon, Peter Cushing

Tale of Two Cities: Literary Masterpieces | Chris Sarandon, Peter Cushing | A Tale of Two Cities

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	Tale of Two Cities: Literary Masterpieces Chris Sarandon, Peter Cushing Live / Artisan, 1996 average customer review:based on 18 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Spirited production of a classic tale

This is a very welcome release to DVD at last, Hallmark's sterling production of A Tale of Two Cities, with a standout cast, stellar costumes and sets, a vivid adaptation of the original novel, and fast-paced direction. Interest never lags as this rich drama unfolds, set against the sweeping backdrop of the French Revolution. Sarandon convincingly carries off his double role as both the noble Darnay and the dissipated Carton and Billie Whitelaw gives a bravura performance as the ferocious revolutionary leader Madame DeFarge, poisoned by her hatred of aristocrats. There isn't a bad performance anywhere, although Alice Krige is perhaps a bit *too* pale and wan, even for a sweet-natured "English rose" character. Peter Cushing produces genuine pathos as Dr. Manet and the final sequence in the tumbril, where Carton redeems a life misspent, is quietly poignant. There's even some humor amid the blood and thunder and treachery. History teachers would find much in here to use in the classroom. A marvelous retelling of a great epic.

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A Tale of Two Cities

I have always used this movie in my classroom, but on VHS. I was thrilled to see it available on DVD and at an affordable price. This DVD provided the same quality I had with the VHS version and made it much easier to navigate throughout the movie, especially when three different classes were watching it throughout the day.

A Tale of Two Cities DVD

I teach French and ESL and found this depiction of Charles Dickens' tale of the French Revolution an excellent addition to my personal video library.

Rare love

I was impressed by the dual act of Chris Sarandon.

I took one star because the movie did not show much of the characters' passion!

Two men are in love with one woman. It would be hard for her to choose so one of them scarified himself for her happiness. The movie ends with her tears (Alice Krige) as she discovers his true feelings and the sacrifice he made.

It remains one of my favorite movies!

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