Ewan McGregor stars in this BBC adaptation of Stendahl's classic novel.The handsome young Julien Sorel (Ewan McGregor) believes that he has a better chance of furthering his position in society if he chooses to enter the church (the black) rather than the army (the scarlet), and is found a position by his mentor Father Chélan as tutor to the children of the powerful Monsieur De Rénal. Julien finds favour with the children, rapidly becoming a beloved member of the household. However, when his relationship with Madame De Rénal (Alice Krige) goes beyond the professional, Julien's future is dramatically altered. |
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Ratings: | TVMaze: No Rating | |
Released: | October 31, 1993 | |
Runtime: | 60 min | |
Genres: | Drama | |
AKA: | The Scarlet and the Black | |
Countries: | United Kingdom | |
Companies: | BBC Two | |
Cast: | Ewan McGregor Rachel Weisz Alice Krige Crispin Bonham-Carter | |
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