A Tale of Five Cities (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1951, A Tale of Five Cities is a drama film directed by Géza von Cziffra, running about 86 minutes. “They've Got Great Big Beautiful Ideas!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Englishman has been working in the US so long he now speaks with an American accent. He is drafted into the British Army during WWII but is injured and loses his memory. Because he talks like an American, the doctors repatriate him to the States where he is housed with a New York family. After the war they all travel throughout Europe, searching for the women he still remembers in the hope of restoring his lost memory
Who’s in it. A Tale of Five Cities stars Bonar Colleano as Bob Mitchell, Barbara Kelly as Lesley, Anne Vernon as Jeannine Meunier and Karin Himboldt as Charlotte Smith (as Karin Himbold), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, A Tale of Five Cities has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Tale of Five Cities page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Tale of Five 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 Five Cities (1951)?
- In US, A Tale of Five Cities is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Tale of Five Cities worth watching?
- A Tale of Five Cities holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Tale of Five Cities?
- A Tale of Five Cities stars Bonar Colleano, Barbara Kelly, Anne Vernon, Karin Himboldt and Lily Kann.
- When was A Tale of Five Cities released?
- A Tale of Five Cities was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.