Scarlet & Black

Scarlet & Black (1993)

EndedScripted showDrama

Ewan McGregor stars in this BBC adaptation of Stendahl's classic novel.

The handsome young Julien Sorel (Ewan McGregor) believes that he has a better chance of furthering his position in society if he chooses to enter the church (the black) rather than the army (the scarlet), and is found a position by his mentor Father Chélan as tutor to the children of the powerful Monsieur De Rénal. Julien finds favour with the children, rapidly becoming a beloved member of the household. However, when his relationship with Madame De Rénal (Alice Krige) goes beyond the professional, Julien's future is dramatically altered.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 4
Season 1Episode 460 min

Episode 4

Nov. 4, 1993

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04Episode 4Nov. 4, 1993
S01E03Episode 3Nov. 3, 1993
S01E02Episode 2Nov. 2, 1993
S01E01Episode 1Okt. 31, 1993
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Cast

Alice Krige

Alice Krige

plays Madame De Rénal
Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

plays Mathilde de la Mole
Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

plays Julien Sorel
Crispin Bonham-Carter

Crispin Bonham-Carter

plays Comte de Croisenois
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Characters

Madame De Rénal

Madame De Rénal

played by Alice Krige
Mathilde de la Mole

Mathilde de la Mole

played by Rachel Weisz
Julien Sorel

Julien Sorel

played by Ewan McGregor
Comte de Croisenois

Comte de Croisenois

played by Crispin Bonham-Carter
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Also known as

  • The Scarlet and the Black (United Kingdom)

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