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A Tale of Two Cities

Where:

🇫🇷 France England

When:

The 18th Century

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.

Released in 1917 — 70 minutes

Genres:

Romance History Drama