The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982)

The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
German ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
136 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Biographies
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1982 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Clive Donner

Written By:
William Bast
Baroness Emmuska Orczy

Actors:
Anthony Andrews ..... Sir Percy Blakeney / The Scarlet Pimpernel
Jane Seymour ..... Marguerite St. Just
Ian McKellen ..... Chauvelin
James Villiers ..... Baron de Batz
Eleanor David ..... Louise
Malcolm Jamieson ..... Armand St. Just
Denis Lill ..... Count de Tournay
Ann Firbank ..... Countess de Tournay
Richard Morant ..... Robespierre
Julian Fellowes ..... The Prince Regent
Timothy Carlton ..... Count de Beaulieu
David Gant ..... Fouquet
John Quarmby ..... Ponceau
Gordon Gostelow ..... Duval
Carol MacReady ..... Mme. Duval

Synopsis:

During the time of the Reign of Terror, French aristocrats are being sent to the guillotine for the merest infraction. There is only one man who is seemingly able to save them, the Scarlet Pimpernel. He is really Sir Percival Blakeny but his true identity is known only to a very few. Acting effete and foppish in society, he's actually a dashing hero who personally rescues those he knows have been unjustly convicted. While in Paris, he meets and eventually marries the lovely stage actress Marguerite St. Just. His nemesis is Chauvelin, the head of state security, who will use any means, including threats to Marguerite's brother, to get the Pimpernel. For his part, Sir Percy's goal is to save the young Dauphin, heir to the French throne.

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.

The swashbuckling classic comes to life in this lavish production filled with romance and derring-do! In the eyes of high society Sir Percy Blakeney is a typical fop. 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! Suave stylish and utterly irresistible this dazzling adventure is sure to capture your heart.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 26 May, 2019.