The Scarlet Tunic

Synopsis

Passions erupt between a German hussar (Jean-Marc Barr) serving with King George III's personal cavalry and the only daughter of an English solicitor (Emma Fielding) in this period tearjerker adapted from a short story by Thomas Hardy. Longing to escape their own personal imprisonments -- he, his service to the king, and she, her engagement to a man she doesn't love -- they find solace in each other's arms.

Top cast

Jean-Marc Barr

Matthaus Singer

Emma Fielding

Frances Groves

Simon Callow

Captain Fairfax

Jack Shepherd

Dr. Edward Grove

John Sessions

Humphrey Gould