An ambitious young man seduces women of high social standing in order to improve his prospects.

Ewan McGregoras Julien Sorel
Christopher Fulfordas Napoleon
Alice Krigeas Madame de Renal
T. P. McKennaas Marquis de la Mole
Rachel Weiszas Mathilde de la Mole
Clive Arrindellas Abbé de Frilair
Malcolm Sinclairas Abbe Castanede
Crispin Bonham-Carteras Comte de Croisenois
Martin Jarvisas Monsieur de Renal
Alistair Petrieas Hussar