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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
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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- - wcockman
  - 10 reviews
  - 28 Feb 2012 at 02:18
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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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  - 15 Jul 2011 at 20:10
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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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- - Anniegetyogun
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  - Down South
  - 23 Mar 2011 at 22:35
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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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  - Suffolk
  - 28 Jan 2011 at 15:25
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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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  - uk
  - 03 Apr 2009 at 23:44
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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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  - Ryton
  - 04 Mar 2009 at 16:18
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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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  - Buckhurst Hill, Essex
  - 20 Feb 2009 at 11:59
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  Boring drivel
  
  The acting is poor, the stories too! Don't bother.
  
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- - FilmLover2
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  - Leicester
  - 11 Feb 2009 at 13:25
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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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  - Harrow
  - 04 Dec 2008 at 22:24
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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!
  
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  - 10 Oct 2008 at 12:21
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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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  - Dunbar
  - 13 Jan 2006 at 21:34
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  RENT THIS NOW!
  
  Small town girl in a big city - sex, drugs, and san francisco in the 70's! Funny, intelligent and ever so slightly mad. I loved it!
  
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- - Paul
  - Manchester
  - 13 Oct 2005 at 13:25
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  For once a serialisation matches the quality of the book
  
  The magical Tales in the City comes to life via this production and does not fail to impress. Excellent casting combined with fantastic location makes for ... read more »
  
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- - Dave Phillips
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  - 05 Mar 2006 at 18:00
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  Tales!
  
  Fab ditzy and more fab!
  
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  - 26 Apr 2008 at 05:16
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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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- - Anniegetyogun
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  - Down South
  - 23 Mar 2011 at 22:35
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  Great story, full of suspense
  
  Must see this DVD. First I really enjoyed the books and now I could see all the words in real picture! Couldn't wait to see More Tales of the City. ... read more »
  
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  - Lodon UK
  - 07 Oct 2005 at 12:00
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  FANTASTIC
  
  armistead maupins tales of the city is a joy to read but even better to watch thoroughly recommended
  
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- - river ciccone
  - birmingham
  - 11 Oct 2005 at 14:55
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  Don't know why, but I love it
  
  I don't know why i liked this so much (it's cheesy, it's slightly naff, it's tawdy) yet I love it! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! Probably it's ... read more »
  
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  - Manchester
  - 19 Oct 2005 at 02:59
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  Super tv series from early 90's
  
  Super, really liked the realistic 70's San Francisco series. Refreshing angle to Multiple story telling in a single film. Recommended!!
  
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  - Birkenhead
  - 27 Oct 2005 at 14:53
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  A different slant on the 70's
  
  This is a gentle comedy following the exploits of various characters in San Fransico in the mid to late 70's. It helps to have read the books, by ... read more »
  
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  - Kent
  - 28 Oct 2005 at 18:23

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- Tales Of The City
  
  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 ...