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      The Scarlet Pimpernel

      1982 2 hr. 30 min. Adventure List
      Reviews 89% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score British aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney (Anthony Andrews) appears to be a vain and shallow man, but, in the guise of his alter ego, the Scarlet Pimpernel, he is a courageous swordsman. As the Pimpernel, Blakeney works to free Gallic nobility from death during the fervor of the French Revolution. However, Blakeney's life of luxury with his beautiful bride, Marguerite (Jane Seymour), is threatened when the French send sinister operative Chauvelin (Ian McKellen) to stop the Pimpernel at any cost. Read More Read Less

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      Michael B Brilliant TV movie with a stunning cast that still holds its own as one of the 1980s great light entertainment films extremely well with the test of time. Musical score by Nick Bicat is lovely and timeless. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Great period piece that has everything: romance, excitement, adventure, intrigue, drama, action and fantastic costumes and settings. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member wonderfull movie, funny and lighthearted, but dramatic and serious at the same time. A must see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Love love love love love this movie: excellent acting, wonderful plot, rich settings, comedy/passion/intrigue/ adventure/history: it has it all. At one point it was my family's go m-to movie and I gave it to everyone as gifts. Must watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member It is a fav. I love this movie!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member The greatest and most refined film about the Scarlet Pimpernel crafts a work of art through fashion, masterful performances, and a remarkable story that is an undeniable masterpiece of film history. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Mike Duffy Detroit Free Press he whole affair, filled with ample swash and buckle, is a most engaging romp thanks to the dashing Andrews. Of course, he has the kind of role most actors would commit unspeakable acts to win. Oct 12, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis British aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney (Anthony Andrews) appears to be a vain and shallow man, but, in the guise of his alter ego, the Scarlet Pimpernel, he is a courageous swordsman. As the Pimpernel, Blakeney works to free Gallic nobility from death during the fervor of the French Revolution. However, Blakeney's life of luxury with his beautiful bride, Marguerite (Jane Seymour), is threatened when the French send sinister operative Chauvelin (Ian McKellen) to stop the Pimpernel at any cost.
      Director
      Clive Donner
      Production Co
      Edgar J. Scherick Associates, London Film Productions
      Genre
      Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 17, 2017
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