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Scarlet and Black

Scarlet and Black

★ 6.2/10•1993•1h 0m•Drama
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An ambitious young man seduces women of high social standing in order to improve his prospects.

Ben Bolt · Director

Stephen Lowe · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 31, 1993

Episodes

E160m

Episode 1

After his death, Napoleon Bonaparte, the humble soldier who rose through the ranks to become Emperor, remains the inspiration for Julien Sorel, son of a provincial carpenter. The ruthless Sorel is determined to rise in society, but feels that the road to power no longer lies in the army but in the church.

Oct 31, 1993

E260m

Episode 2

Young Julien Sorel has opted for the "black", the church, as a more suitable road to power than the "scarlet" of the army. He is now at the seminary at Besancon, initially believing that he has been abandoned by his lover Madame de Renal.

Nov 7, 1993

E360m

Episode 3

To conquer the heart of a woman a military campaign is needed. Julien goes into battle determined to win at all costs.

Nov 14, 1993

Actors

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Julien Sorel

Christopher Fulford

Christopher Fulford

Napoleon

Alice Krige

Alice Krige

Madame de Renal

T. P. McKenna

T. P. McKenna

Marquis de la Mole

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

Mathilde de la Mole

Clive Arrindell

Clive Arrindell

Abbé de Frilair

Malcolm Sinclair

Malcolm Sinclair

Abbe Castanede

Crispin Bonham-Carter

Crispin Bonham-Carter

Comte de Croisenois

Martin Jarvis

Martin Jarvis

Monsieur de Renal

Alistair Petrie

Alistair Petrie

Hussar

Richard Bremmer

Richard Bremmer

Laughing Coachman

Sarah Berger

Madame Derville

Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

Abbe Pirard

Jo Ross

Marquise de la Mole

Christopher Brand

Christopher Brand

Comte Norbert

Joe Duttine

Joe Duttine

Francois

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