Opowieść o dwóch miastach
Directed by Jim Goddard
- Magnus Parde29 stycznia 2026If you believe that a great novel deserves an adaptation that respects the source material, the 1980 version of A Tale of Two Cities is likely your gold standard. While many versions take "cinematic liberties" with Dickens' sprawling narrative, this production feels like the book has simply stepped off the page and onto the screen. Why It Stands Out Unwavering Loyalty: This is arguably the most faithful adaptation ever produced. It captures the dualities Dickens obsessed over—London and Paris, love and hate, resurrection and death—without stripping away the complex subplots that give the story its weight. Chris Sarandon’s Dual Performance: The heart of the story relies on the physical resemblance between Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay. Sarandon handles the "double role" with incredible nuance, making the final, sacrificial moments feel earned and deeply moving. Atmospheric Tension: The production design leans into the grit of the French Revolution. It doesn't shy away from the looming shadow of the guillotine or the simmering, vengeful rage of Madame Defarge (played with chilling precision by Billie Whitelaw).
Opowieść o dwóch miastach Trivia
Opowieść o dwóch miastach was released on 2 grudnia 1980.
Opowieść o dwóch miastach was directed by Jim Goddard.
Opowieść o dwóch miastach has a runtime of 2 h 35 min.
Opowieść o dwóch miastach was produced by Norman Rosemont.
Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.
The key characters in Opowieść o dwóch miastach are Sydney Carton / Charles Darnay (Chris Sarandon), Dr. Alexander Manette (Peter Cushing), Lucie Manette (Alice Krige).
Opowieść o dwóch miastach is rated 12.
Opowieść o dwóch miastach is a Dramat, Romans, Historyczny film.
Opowieść o dwóch miastach has an audience rating of 3.8 out of 10.
Opowieść o dwóch miastach had a budget of 5 mln USD.