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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 255 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2210
Category: DVD
Actors: Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, Ian Mckellen, James Villiers, Eleanor David
Director: Clive Donner
Publisher: Image Entertainment
Studio: Image Entertainment
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Label: Image Entertainment
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD
Running Time: 136 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 1911
UPC: 014381191127
EAN: 0014381191127
ASIN: B00016XNQQ
Release Date: February 24, 2004
Theatrical Release Date: November 9, 1982
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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!
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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
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The best version of this classic! August 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a must have if you like Anne of Green Gables, The Man from Snowy River, or any of the Jane Austin's. I've seen other versions and this is by far the best. Funny and suspensful...still great after all these years. Perfect for the girls' night.
Great family movie July 24, 2008
The Scarlet Pimpernel
We all loved this movie. It have everything...suspense, romance and laughter!
Great period classic June 12, 2008
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.
The dvd is in great condition and was delivered quickly. Thanks for the great service.
Love this Movie! June 9, 2008
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... June 9, 2008
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!
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