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A Tale of Five Cities (1951)

"They've Got Great Big Beautiful Ideas!"

4.919511h 26mEN
DramaMystery

Directed by Romolo Marcellini

Rating

4.9/10

Runtime

1h 26m

Language

EN

Release

March 1, 1951

Director

Romolo Marcellini

Overview

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 th...

Cast

Bonar Colleano

Bonar Colleano

Bob Mitchell

Barbara Kelly

Barbara Kelly

Lesley

Anne Vernon

Anne Vernon

Jeannine Meunier

Eva Bartok

Eva Bartok

Kathaline Telek

Gina Lollobrigida

Gina Lollobrigida

Maria Severini

Karin Himboldt

Karin Himboldt

Charlotte Smith (as Karin Himbold)

Marcello Mastroianni

Marcello Mastroianni

Aldo Mazzetti

Lily Kann

Lily Kann

Charlady

Danny Green

Danny Green

Levinsky

Carl Jaffe

Carl Jaffe

Charlotte's Brother

MacDonald Parke

MacDonald Parke

New York Magazine Editor (as Macdonald Parke)

Aletha Orr

Aletha Orr

Matron

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Tale of Five Cities (1951), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Tale of Five Cities. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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