The Scarlet Pimpernel
Also known as Scarlet Pimpernel
1982 film by Clive Donner
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6.7During 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
Released: 1982-11-09142 minDir: Clive DonnerRomance, TV Movie, Adventure
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Cast
- Anthony Andrews as Sir Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Jane Seymour as Marguerite St. Just
- Ian McKellen as Chauvelin
- James Villiers as Baron de Batz
- Eleanor David as Louise
- Malcolm Jamieson
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1980s historical romance films1982 British films1982 English-language films1982 filmsBritish historical romance filmsCultural depictions of Louis XVIICultural depictions of Maximilien RobespierreEnglish-language historical romance filmsFilms based on works by Baroness OrczyFilms directed by Clive DonnerFilms set in 1792Scarlet Pimpernel films