Scarlet and Black
1993 · 1 season · 3 episodes · Drama
An ambitious young man seduces women of high social standing in order to improve his prospects.
Seasons
1 season · 3 episodes- 1
Episode 1
31 Oct 1993 1h
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.
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Episode 2
7 Nov 1993 1h
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.
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Episode 3
14 Nov 1993 1h
To conquer the heart of a woman a military campaign is needed. Julien goes into battle determined to win at all costs.
Cast
Ewan McGregor Julien Sorel
Christopher Fulford Napoleon
Alice Krige Madame de Renal
T. P. McKenna Marquis de la Mole
Rachel Weisz Mathilde de la Mole
Clive Arrindell Abbé de Frilair
Malcolm Sinclair Abbe Castanede
Crispin Bonham-Carter Comte de Croisenois
Martin Jarvis Monsieur de Renal
Alistair Petrie Hussar
Ian McNeice Prosecutor
Richard Bremmer Laughing CoachmanReviews 0
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