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A tale of romance and sacrifice, tyranny and hatred set during the French Revolution. The noble hero is torn between self-advancement and improving society. Adapted from the classic novel by Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities is the story of two men who are worlds apart but are united in their lo...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Briant, Michael E., 1942- (Director), Letts, Barry (Producer), Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: United Kingdom : British Broadcasting Corporation, 1980.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Dickens, Charles, > 1812-1870 > Television adaptations.
Dickens, Charles, > 1812-1870
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) > Drama.
London (England) > History > 18th century > Drama.
Paris (France) > History > 1789-1799 > Drama.
France > History > Revolution, 1789-1799 > Drama.
France > Histoire > 1789-1799 (Révolution) > Théâtre.
Triangles (Interpersonal relations)
England > London
France
France > Paris
1700-1799
Drama
Historical television programs
History
Television adaptations
Television mini-series
Television mini-series.
Television adaptations.
Historical television programs.
Miniséries.
Adaptations télévisées.
Émissions historiques télévisées.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:A tale of romance and sacrifice, tyranny and hatred set during the French Revolution. The noble hero is torn between self-advancement and improving society. Adapted from the classic novel by Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities is the story of two men who are worlds apart but are united in their love for the same woman.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed January 09, 2018).
Based on a novel by Charles Dickens.
Physical Description:1 online resource (25 min.)
Playing Time:00:24:58
Awards:Won 1981 Emmy Awards, Outstanding Children's Entertainment Series