| The Scarlet Pimpernel |  | Director: Clive Donner
Actors: Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, Ian McKellen, James Villiers, Eleanor David
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  295 reviews
Sales Rank: 2,242
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 142 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: IMED1911D
UPC: 014381191127
EAN: 0014381191127
ASIN: B00016XNQQ
Theatrical Release Date: November 9, 1982
Release Date: February 24, 2004
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Studio: Ingram Entertainment Release Date: 02/24/2004 Run time: 126 minutes Rating: Nr
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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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Romantic and Exciting March 9, 2010
Karen J. Weikel (Columbus, Ohio United States)
Best version of this classic. Yes, a made for tv film. But truely fun, funny, exciting and romantic. Jane Seymour is beautiful and Anthony Andrews dashing as the hero. And Ian McKellen as always fantastic as the villan. I just love this movie.
Oh, how I love this film! February 16, 2010
C. Miller (Sydney, NSW, Australia)
If you're the type who loves a period romance, or if you just love a good rollicking story with heroes and villains, humour and wit ... this is definitely a must-see for you.
This is my favourite film version of the Scarlet Pimpernel story, and Anthony Andrews just shines as the main character. He plays the witless fop to perfection, and then the dashing hero with such aplomb that you can't help falling a little bit in love with him every time you watch the film. And boy, have I watched this film loads of times. (This is one you can watch over and over.) Jane Seymour is breathtakingly beautiful as Marguerite, the heroine - (although she tends not to blink throughout the whole film .. I've only just noticed this!) Actually, all the casting is brilliant, the score beautiful, the costumes and art direction outstanding, and it's a great story. What's not to love about it?!!
If there is any negative to this film, it's that it suffers the common problem of scipts adapted from novels - to fit the whole book into two hours, there's always a few dodgey lines/scenes designed to inform the audience of large chunks of the story they didn't have time to include.
But put that aside - just nitpicking really. If you're the type who enjoys this genre - I'm thinking you might be a fan, say of the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice - I highly recommend you grab this film and let yourself be seduced by its
ageless charm. (Not wanting to exclude male fans out there, but as a chick can I suggest this as a great flick to watch on a Girls' Night In?!)
The Scarlet Pimpernel February 11, 2010
Donald Offinger (Norwalk, CT USA)
This is a terrific video and perfect family entertainment of an historic event (the French Revolution's "Reign of Terror") and love story. Anthony Andrews , playing the title role, along with Jane Seymour and all the other cast members could not have been better selected for their respective roles: actors, scenery, sets and locations were fantastic. The Scarlet Pimpernel precedes 007 by 175 years, but rivals his wit and skill of fooling his antagonists. The final charade at the end takes the cake.
DVD review January 24, 2010
Review King (Illinois)
Absolutely wonderful DVD -- great acting by all main characters and also some wonderful bit characters, such as the hapless guard at the Paris gate who keeps letting the Scarlett Pimpernel and the escaping French nobles through. No violence at all to speak of, the guillotining is imagined rather than shown in gory detail. The technical quality of the DVD was also fine.
My only comment is that there is a small amount of skin in the bedroom scenes between Armand and his girl friend, which unfortunately may make it unsuitable for some younger viewers. This is really too bad, because kids also would get a great kick out of this wonderful movie.
You HAVE to have this movie! January 16, 2010
Rad Dad (Utah)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
"Sink me!" This is a must-have movie! And be sure to get the DVD version that has these actors (Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour). There are a few other versions from other dates, but this one is hilarious, while at the same time it has some drama. Most people have never heard of nor seen this movie, but trust me, it is a GREAT fun old movie to watch (many times even).
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