The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982)
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a 1982 romance movie directed by Clive Donner, with a running time of 2h 22m. It stars Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour and Ian McKellen.
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
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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
When was The Scarlet Pimpernel released?
The Scarlet Pimpernel was released on 9 November 1982.
How long is The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel runs 2h 22m.
Who made The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel was directed by Clive Donner.
Where can I watch The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel is available on Acorn TV, Acorn TV Apple TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Scarlet Pimpernel
Stream: Acorn TV, Acorn TV Apple TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
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Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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
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