The Scarlet Pimpernel(1982)
Overview
During the French Revolution, a mysterious English nobleman known only as The Scarlet Pimpernel (a humble wayside flower), snatches French aristos from the jaws of the guillotine, while posing as the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney in society. Percy falls for and marries the beautiful actress Marguerite St. Just, but she is involved with Chauvelin and Robespierre, and Percy's marriage to her may endanger the Pimpernel's plans to save the little Dauphin
Director
Clive Donner
Studio
Edgar J. Scherick Associates
Cast
Anthony Andrews
as Sir Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel
Jane Seymour
as Marguerite St. Just
Ian McKellen
as Chauvelin
James Villiers
as Baron de Batz
Eleanor David
as Louise
Malcolm Jamieson
as Armand St. Just
Denis Lill
as Count de Tournay
Ann Firbank
as Countess de Tournay
Richard Morant
as Robespierre
Julian Fellowes
as The Prince Regent
Timothy Carlton
as Count de Beaulieu
David Gant
as Fouquet
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
2h 22m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Edgar J. Scherick Associates
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What is The Scarlet Pimpernel about?▼
During the French Revolution, a mysterious English nobleman known only as The Scarlet Pimpernel (a humble wayside flower), snatches French aristos from the jaws of the guillotine, while posing as the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney in society. Percy falls for and marries the beautiful actress Marguerite St. Just, but she is involved with Chauvelin and Robespierre, and Percy's marriage to her may endanger the Pimpernel's plans to save the little Dauphin
Who directed The Scarlet Pimpernel?▼
The Scarlet Pimpernel was directed by Clive Donner and released in 1982. It is a romance, tv movie, adventure film.
How long is The Scarlet Pimpernel?▼
The Scarlet Pimpernel has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
Who stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?▼
The cast of The Scarlet Pimpernel includes Anthony Andrews as Sir Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel, Jane Seymour as Marguerite St. Just, Ian McKellen as Chauvelin, James Villiers as Baron de Batz, Eleanor David as Louise and more.
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