Scarlet and Black

Scarlet and Black

1993
★★★☆☆ 5.9/10
📺 1 Season
🎬 3 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
⏱️ 60 min/episode
Drama
An ambitious young man seduces women of high social standing in order to improve his prospects.

Seasons

Season 1
1993 • 3 Episodes
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.

Cast

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

Crew

Director
Ben Bolt
Writer
Stephen Lowe
Producer
Rosalind Wolfes

Network

BBC One

Keywords

francebased on novel or bookminiseries19th century