The Elusive Pimpernel
Synopsis
Foppish Sir Percy Blakeney, who secretly leads a double life as the daring rescuer of French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution, fights to save his brother-in-law while his wife is manipulated by the villainous Chauvelin into helping capture him, unaware of her husband's true identity.
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The Elusive Pimpernel (1949) Trailer
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Top Cast
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David Niven
Percy "Scarlet Pimpernel" Blakeney
Margaret Leighton
Marguerite Blakeney
Cyril Cusack
Chauvelin
Jack Hawkins
Prince of Wales
Arlette Marchal
Contesses de Tournai
Gérard Néry
Philippe de Tournai
Charles Victor
Colonel Winterbotham
Danielle Godet
Suzanne de Tournai
Edmond Audran
Armand St. Juste
Eugene Deckers
Captain Merieres
David Oxley
Captain Duroc
Raymond Rollett
Bibot
Philip Stainton
Jellyband
John Longden
The Abbot
George De Warfaz
Baron
Arthur Wontner
Lord Grenville
Richard George
Sir John Coke
David Hutcheson
Lord Anthony Dewhurst
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$480K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$140K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.29x
-$340K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Screenplay & Story
- Emeric Pressburger, Baroness Emmuska Orczy, Michael Powell
- Original Score
- Brian Easdale
- Original Title
- The Elusive Pimpernel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $480K
- Worldwide Gross
- $140K
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, The Archers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressburger, Baroness Emmuska Orczy, Michael Powell
Brian Easdale
Christopher Challis
Reginald Mills
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Mills
Editor
Emeric Pressburger
Writer
Michael Powell
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Producer
Michael Powell
Producer
Hein Heckroth
Production Design
Ivy Baker
Costume Design
Nandi Heckroth
Costume Design
Bernard Sarron
Costume Design
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Emeric Pressburger
Director
Michael Powell
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Elusive Pimpernel
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What is The Elusive Pimpernel about?
Foppish Sir Percy Blakeney, who secretly leads a double life as the daring rescuer of French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution, fights to save his brother-in-law while his wife is manipulated by the villainous Chauvelin into helping capture him, unaware of her husband's true identity.
Who directed The Elusive Pimpernel?
The Elusive Pimpernel was directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger.
Who stars in The Elusive Pimpernel?
The principal cast of The Elusive Pimpernel includes David Niven, Margaret Leighton, Cyril Cusack, Jack Hawkins, Arlette Marchal.
When was The Elusive Pimpernel released and how long is it?
The Elusive Pimpernel was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Elusive Pimpernel?
The Elusive Pimpernel had a reported production budget of $480K and grossed $140K at the worldwide box office (0.29 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Elusive Pimpernel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Elusive Pimpernel was composed by Brian Easdale.
Is The Elusive Pimpernel based on a book or true story?
The Elusive Pimpernel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Baroness Emmuska Orczy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Elusive Pimpernel?
The Elusive Pimpernel holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).