Scarlet and Black(1993)

5.9

1 Seasons

Drama

Overview

An ambitious young man seduces women of high social standing in order to improve his prospects.

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Ep 1

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.

31/10/199360 min

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Ep 2

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.

07/11/199360 min

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Ep 3

Episode 3

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

14/11/199360 min

Top 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

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

Ian McNeice

Ian McNeice

Prosecutor

Richard Bremmer

Richard Bremmer

Laughing Coachman

Sarah Berger

Madame Derville

Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

Abbe Pirard

Jo Ross

Marquise de la Mole

Show Info

StatusEnded

NetworkBBC One

TypeMiniseries