| The Scarlet Pimpernel |  | Actors: Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, Ian McKellen, James Villiers, Eleanor David
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  304 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,140
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 142 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 014381191127
UPC: 014381191127
EAN: 0014381191127
ASIN: B00016XNQQ
Theatrical Release Date: November 9, 1982
Release Date: February 24, 2004
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Product Description
High society fop Sir Percy Blakeney is actually the infamous Scarlet Pimpernel, dashing hero of the French Revolution.
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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 most amazing thing of all.... August 26, 2010
fiddlin' in Cincy (Cincinnati, OH United States)
Yes, Andrews is great in the role of the Pimpernel....and he plays Percy as brainless fop to perfection (what he does with his voice alone is remarkable- the range, the inflections- why, you don't even need to see the physical acting...you could be listening to a radio play and be just as blown away by the job he does with the role!)
THE most remarkable thing of all is that he manages to court, woo and WIN the love of Marguerite WITHOUT stepping out of character! You'd think it would be deemed impossible for a lady to fall in love with the brainless dandy version of Sir Percy, and that he would see the necessity of stepping out of character and lowering the mask at least briefly, yet he never has to! Not only does he manage to win the lady without tipping his hand and showing his true and heroic side, but he convinces us, the audience that this impossible feat can be accomplished, and that he has achieved it. True, Marguerite, the consumate actress, recognizes a fellow actor when she sees one, and suspects an act, but she doesn't know exactly just what his act consists of, or why he engages and persists in it...yet she falls for the guy without receiving any indication of what, if anything, lies beneath the surface of this man before her.
Think of it- all you ladies out there, do you think you could fall for a confirmed dolt under any circumstances? Or you guys out there- would you risk playing the dolt without revealing your true self even briefly when trying to get the love of your life to fall for you? No on both counts, right? Well, that is exactly what Anthony Andrews' performance skill has allowed the Pimpernel to pull off, and THAT is pretty amazing when you think about it- it's the true measure of not just Andrews' terrific acting abilities, but also the true measure of the incredible CHARM of this guy!
One of the best August 8, 2010
Kayzee
Had this DVD for years so bought it for some friends as we had talked so much about it. One of the best classic films ever. Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour are wonderful together and, although this film had been produced previously, I think this is the best version. Would highly recommend it. It is a film that can be watched again and again.
The Scarlet Pimpernel July 26, 2010
Patricia A. Sowers (Alexandria, VA)
One of the best historical films of all time and a favorite of mine. Great for French Revolution fans.
Love, Love, Love...The Scarlet Pimpernel!!! July 25, 2010
R. Colley (Kentucky)
I have so often thought of this movie over the years and was so delighted when I found it sitting very prettily in my recommendations list! When I first saw the title I thought surely this can't be the actual tv movie I saw so long ago. With breath held I clicked on the link and when it opened I would have jumped up and down for joy had it not been for my broke knee. I did, however, do I happy dance in my chair!! I added it very quickly to my cart and checked out. With my Amazon Prime subscription it was here in two days! As soon as UPS delivered it I opened it up and popped that baby in the blu-ray player. As soon as Anthony Andrews talked I laughed out loud. The movie tells a great story, but Andrews character just makes me smile and laugh. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this movie again and will watch it again and again. Thank you Amazon!!!
FanTAStic movie July 13, 2010
Erica (USA)
Possible spoilers
I LOVE Anthony Andrews in this movie. I think Jane Seymour's acting is a tad flat, but the rest of the characters and the beautiful scenery and costume design and plot all make up for that. I saw The Scarlet Pimpernel for the first time about 12 years ago, and I recently bought it on DVD. It still gives me shivers when Marguarite notices the ring on Percy's finger in the painting.
It's a great love story with action and suspense. It should entertain all types of movie lovers.
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