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The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999)

TV Series ★ 7.7 90 min

Drama Action & Adventure

A series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set in 1793 during the French Revolution. It stars Richard E. Grant as the hero, Sir Percy Blakeney, and his eponymous alter ego. The first series also starred Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Marguerite and Martin Shaw as the Pimpernel's archrival, Paul Chauvelin. Robespierre was played by Ronan Vibert. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and scored by a Czech composer, Michal Pavlíček.

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Released
January 24, 1999
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0182408

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Cast

Richard E. Grant Richard E. Grant Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel Elizabeth McGovern Elizabeth McGovern Marguerite Blakeney Martin Shaw Martin Shaw Citizen Chauvelin Anthony Green Anthony Green Sir Andrew Ffoulks Ronan Vibert Ronan Vibert Robespierre Christopher Fairbank Christopher Fairbank Fumier Jamie Bamber Jamie Bamber Lord Anthony Dewhurst Beth Goddard Beth Goddard Lady Suzanne Foulkes Gerard Murphy Gerard Murphy Planchet Emilia Fox Emilia Fox Minette Roland Ron Donachie Ron Donachie Arturo Mazarini Jonathan Coy Jonathan Coy The Prince of Wales John McEnery John McEnery Sir William Wetherby Milton Johns Milton Johns Fisher Jim Sturgess Jim Sturgess Erik

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Scarlet Pimpernel about?
A series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set in 1793 during the French Revolution. It stars Richard E. Grant as the hero, Sir Percy Blakeney, and his eponymous alter ego. The first series also starred Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Marguerite and Martin Shaw as the Pimpernel's archrival, Paul Chauvelin. Robespierre was played by Ronan Vibert. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and scored by a Czech composer, Michal Pavlíček.
Who stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel stars Richard E. Grant, Elizabeth McGovern, Martin Shaw, Anthony Green.
When was The Scarlet Pimpernel released?
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a 1999 drama, action & adventure series.
Where can I watch The Scarlet Pimpernel?
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