Scarlet and Black
TV Show · Drama

Ewan McGregor, Alice Krige and Rachel Weisz head a top-class cast in this stylish adaptation of Stendhal’s classic novel, Le Rouge et le Noir. McGregor is Julien Sorel seducing his way up the social ladder in post-Napoleonic France.

1993 · 52m
Starring Ewan McGregor, Christopher Fulford, Alice Krige
Director Ben Bolt

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Pt. 1
    Julien Sorel, a poor but ambitious son of a humble carpenter, is chosen for his skill in Latin to tutor the children of the local mayor.
    52 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Pt. 2
    At the seminary, Julien is quick to ingratiate himself with Priest Abbê Picard. He believes he has been abandoned by his lover, Madame de Rênal, but her letters have been intercepted.
    51 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Pt. 3
    Mathilde is one of the biggest matrimonial prizes in Paris, and the Marquis has already lined up a suitable suitor. Whilst at the best ball in town many admirers are keen of her affection.
    51 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Pt. 4
    Mathilde is showing signs of weakness. The Marquis is furious to learn of Mathilde and Julien’s plan to marry. Enraged at Julien’s mistrust he is banished from his home. The chances of the Marquis ever agreeing to their marriage are nil and when he learns of Mathilde’s pregnancy, he pretends to give in, arranging a military position for Julien to get rid of him "while the wedding is arranged". Instead the Marquis contacts Madame de Rênal who writes to Mathilde exposing Julien as an unprincipled and immoral seducer. Enraged at being exposed Julien sets out to find Madame de Rênal.
    49 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Ewan McGregor
    Julien Sorel
  • Christopher Fulford
    Napoleon
  • Alice Krige
    Madame de Renal
  • T.P. McKenna
    Marquis de la Mole
  • C‌A
    Clive Arrindell
    Abbé de Frilair
  • S‌B
    Sarah Berger
    Madame Derville
  • B‌B
    Ben Bolt
    Director
  • R‌W
    Rosalind Wolfes
    Producer
  • S‌L
    Stephen Lowe
    Writer

About

Scarlet and Black

Drama

Ewan McGregor, Alice Krige and Rachel Weisz head a top-class cast in this stylish adaptation of Stendhal’s classic novel, Le Rouge et le Noir. McGregor is Julien Sorel seducing his way up the social ladder in post-Napoleonic France.

Information

Studio
BBC1
Released
1993
Rated
Caution
© 1993 BBC

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom)
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