The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999)
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a 1999 drama series. It stars Richard E. Grant, Elizabeth McGovern and Martin Shaw.
A series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set in 1793 during the French Revolution. It stars Richard E. Grant as the hero, Sir Percy Blakeney, and his eponymous alter ego. The first series also starred Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Marguerite and Martin Shaw as the Pimpernel's archrival, Paul Chauvelin. Robespierre was played by Ronan Vibert. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and scored by a Czech composer, Michal Pavlíček.
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What is The Scarlet Pimpernel about?
A series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set in 1793 during the French Revolution. It stars Richard E. Grant as the hero, Sir Percy Blakeney, and his eponymous alter ego. The first series also starred Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Marguerite and Martin Shaw as the Pimpernel's archrival, Paul Chauvelin. Robespierre was played by Ronan Vibert. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and scored by a Czech composer, Michal Pavlíček.
When was The Scarlet Pimpernel released?
The Scarlet Pimpernel was released on 24 January 1999.
How many episodes does The Scarlet Pimpernel have?
The Scarlet Pimpernel has 6 episodes across 2 seasons.
Where can I watch The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel is available on The Roku Channel.
Where to watch The Scarlet Pimpernel
Watch free with ads: The Roku Channel
Cast
- Richard E. Grant as Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Elizabeth McGovern as Marguerite Blakeney
- Martin Shaw as Citizen Chauvelin
- Anthony Green as Sir Andrew Ffoulks
- Ronan Vibert as Robespierre
- Christopher Fairbank as Fumier
- Jamie Bamber as Lord Anthony Dewhurst
- Beth Goddard as Lady Suzanne Foulkes
- Gerard Murphy as Planchet
- Emilia Fox as Minette Roland
- Ron Donachie as Arturo Mazarini
- Jonathan Coy as The Prince of Wales
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