The Scarlet Pimpernel
Synopsis
During 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
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Anthony Andrews
Sir Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel
Jane Seymour
Marguerite St. Just
Ian McKellen
Chauvelin
James Villiers
Baron de Batz
Eleanor David
Louise
Malcolm Jamieson
Armand St. Just
Denis Lill
Count de Tournay
Ann Firbank
Countess de Tournay
Richard Morant
Robespierre
Julian Fellowes
The Prince Regent
Timothy Carlton
Count de Beaulieu
David Gant
Fouquet
John Quarmby
Ponceau
Carol MacReady
Mme. Duval
Tracey Childs
Suzanne
Joanna Dickens
Aunt Lulu
Dominic Jephcott
Sir Andrew Ffoulkes
Christopher Villiers
Lord Anthony Dewhurst
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Baroness Emmuska Orczy, William Bast
- Original Score
- Nick Bicât
- Original Title
- The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Edgar J. Scherick Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
Baroness Emmuska Orczy, William Bast
Nick Bicât
Dennis C. Lewiston
Peter Tanner
David Conroy, Mark Shelmerdine
Department Leadership Roster
Clive Donner
Director
David Conroy
Producer
Dennis C. Lewiston
Director of Photography
Peter Tanner
Editor
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is The Scarlet Pimpernel about?
During 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
Who directed The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The principal cast of The Scarlet Pimpernel includes Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, Ian McKellen, James Villiers, Eleanor David.
When was The Scarlet Pimpernel released and how long is it?
The Scarlet Pimpernel was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scarlet Pimpernel was composed by Nick Bicât.
Is The Scarlet Pimpernel based on a book or true story?
The Scarlet Pimpernel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Baroness Emmuska Orczy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).