A Tale of Two Cities (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1917, A Tale of Two Cities is a drama, romance and history film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. At the outbreak of the French Revolution, Charles Darnay goes to Paris to rescue an imprisoned former family servant. He is himself imprisoned and condemned by the revolutionary forces there. His wife, the former Lucie Manette, is secretly loved by a gentlemanly wastrel, Sydney Carton. Carton embarks on a daring plan to save the husband of the woman he loves.
Who’s in it. A Tale of Two Cities stars William Farnum as Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton, Jewel Carmen as Lucie Manette, Charles Clary as Marquis St.Evenmonde and Herschel Mayall as Jacques Defarge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, A Tale of Two Cities has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Tale of Two Cities page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Tale of Two Cities tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Tale of Two Cities (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Tale of Two Cities change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Tale of Two Cities worth watching?
- A Tale of Two Cities holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?
- A Tale of Two Cities stars William Farnum, Jewel Carmen, Charles Clary, Herschel Mayall and Rosita Marstini.
- When was A Tale of Two Cities released?
- A Tale of Two Cities was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.