A Tale of Two Cities
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Two-part adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel of Charles Darnay, Sidney Carton, Lucie Manette, Madame Defarge, love, honor, social disruption, revenge, and personal redemption, all set against the drama and horror of the French Revolution. This presentation does not follow the book's chronology, but does retain its events and essence.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Topic: Biographies, Literature
- Subtopic: Dickens, Charles, English Literature
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 1989
- Producer/Distributor: Films For The Humanities & Sciences
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