Starring: Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, Ian McKellen, James Villiers, Eleanor David Directed By: Clive Donner Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: Unrated Binding: DVD Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC Label: Image Entertainment Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: February 24, 2004 Running Time: 136 minutes Theatrical Release Date: November 09, 1982
Amazon.com: It's tough trying to beat the 1934 version of the popular adventure-romance story, starring Leslie Howard as the 18th-century British hero who poses as a fop in London society but runs a secret mission to rescue the doomed in Robespierre's Paris. But this 1982 television version, starring Anthony Andrews (Under the Volcano) as the Pimpernel and Jane Seymour as his beloved but estranged wife, is quite a treat. Andrews and Seymour expertly capture the essence of a relationship suffering from misunderstandings and elusive passion, and there is plenty of crackle to the action sequences. Clive Donner (What's New, Pussycat?) brings some strong cinematic qualities to this television presentation. --Tom Keogh
Description: The swashbuckling classic comes to rip-roaring life in this lavish production, filled with breathless romance and derring-do! In the eyes of high society, Sir Percy Blakeney (Brideshead Revisited's Anthony Andrews) is a typical fop, surrounded by adoring ladies and clueless gentry. However, he is also a master of disguise and bears an infamous secret identity: the Scarlet Pimpernel, dashing and fearless rescuer of victims of the French Revolution! Sir Percy also falls head over heels for the beautiful Marguerite (Somewhere in Time's Jane Seymour), who is also wooed by the villainous Paul Chauvelin (The Lord of the Rings' Sir Ian McKellan), Robespierre's Chief Agent for the Committee of National Security. Suave, stylish, and utterly irresistible, this dazzling adventure is sure to capture your heart!
Great family movie The Scarlet Pimpernel We all loved this movie. It have everything...suspense, romance and laughter!
Great period classic This is a great story that has been well told. Wonderfully cast and very funny. If you like period dramas then this is worth a look.
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Love this Movie! I love this movie, I must have seen it at least 20+ times. This is my favorite version of the Scarlet Pimpernel. This movie has it all romance, mystery, action, and suspense. This movie was very intelligently written and directed. Great movie!
They seek him here... The Scarlet Pimpernel in and of itself is an adventurous tale encircling the hero Sir Percy Blakeney and his role as the Scarlet Pimpernel. Add to this tale the talent of Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, and Ian McKellen and you have a thrilling movie that will not disappoint the viewer. The acting in this version of the film brings each character to life. The love between Percy and Marguerite in this version of the film seems genuine and intense. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has taken the time to view this page... it is a classic!
They just don't make movies like this anymore They just don't make movies like this anymore. I loved the whole movie. It's funny, touching, and inspires bravery. The closest movie I've ever seen to this is The Princess Bride, which is my favorite movie.
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