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Adaptation of the books of Armistead Maupin, which follow the lives of a diverse group of individuals from San Francisco, who are all searching for love. Meet Anna Madrigal, the bizarre landlady, Mona Ramsey, who is unaware that she is Anna's daughter, Michael 'Mouse' Tolliver, the gay Floridian whose parents think he is .. Read more
| Starring | Olympia Dukakis, Donald Moffat, Chloe Webb, Laura Linney |
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| Director | Alastair Reid |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
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San Fran in the 70's
Tales of the City is a kind of gentle 'Desperate Housewives' for the 1970 generation. The characters are beautifully drawn, from old Mr Halcyon, who is ... read more »
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A story with real depth...
Heart warming story of the 70's in San Fran. The characters have depth and the story is intriguing and cleverly written to keep you watching... Brings back ... read more »
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An (un)typical Soap
I read the book a long while ago, and had forgotten some of the plot, as I continued watching it all came back to me. I did find it engrossing, and like an (un)... read more »
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Dated and tame but a classic
I remember when these first came out. A coup for us same sexers - the first real representation of ourselves on public TV.
Seems hugely dated and ... read more »
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Almost as good as the books
Olympia Dukakis as Anna Madrigal is at her best. The rest of the cast are good ensemble actors. It is witty and often fun but deals with some big issues of the ... read more »
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it all got messed up!
started off very good but got lost 2/3 in,I know it was called 'tales' of the city but too little of each story and the tales they did spend time on ... read more »
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Tales of The City
Having been recommended this series of books by many friends I read the first one and then rented the dvd - true to the book and excellent casting, I'm ... read more »
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'Gays & Dolls' without music
If you're into Soaps, you'll be intrigued by the machinations of this plot and its free-living characters - a sort of grown-up 'Coronation Street in... read more »
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Boring drivel
The acting is poor, the stories too! Don't bother.
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Fabulous
Really entertaining.
Full of fun and charm. Timeless.
Really makes you want to go and live in San Francisco!
I'd forgotton ... read more »
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love it
Loving this 1970's retro drama, innocent and liberal themes throughout, and a lot of funny and romantic moments in between. Loved it!