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      The Scarlet Tunic

      1998 1 hr. 31 min. History Drama List
      Reviews 20% 50+ Ratings Audience Score A young 19th-century Briton (Emma Fielding), engaged to her father's dull friend, falls in love with a German soldier (Jean-Marc Barr). Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member :D Netflix Online [url="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/scarlet_tunic/"][img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/coverv/17/129817.jpg[/img][/url] [b]My Review:[/b] This was a beautiful movie. The scenery was beautiful and the costumes were wonderful as well. I loved Jean-Marc Barr (playing Matthaus Singer) and Emma Fielding (playing Frances Groves) in the leading roles. Very strong performances. This film had it all: passion, suspense, drama, intrigue and a surprise ending. For a period piece lover like me, it was the perfect movie. [b]SYNOPSIS:[/b] The spectacular scenery of Wessex and the Dorset coast provides the backdrop for this adaptation of a Thomas Hardy short story. Set in nineteenth century rural England, this is the story of forbidden romance between a German hussar serving with King George III's personal cavalry, Matthaus Singer, and the only daughter of a West country solicitor, Frances Groves. The German legion is encamped on the downs as the threat of war with Napoleon looms. Matthaus longs for his homeland and Frances is trapped in an interminable engagement to one of her father's business associates, Humphrey Gould. Illicit meetings between Frances and Matthaus flare into a passionate affair as each searches for escape and happiness. Were they to be discovered, she would be branded a soldier's whore and he a disgrace to his regiment. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Dated film and rather disappointing to watch. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Too subdued story of star crossed lovers. Good acting but prosaic presentation. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis A young 19th-century Briton (Emma Fielding), engaged to her father's dull friend, falls in love with a German soldier (Jean-Marc Barr).
      Director
      Stuart St. Paul
      Executive Producer
      William P. Cartlidge
      Genre
      History, Drama
      Original Language
      English