The Scarlet Pimpernel 1982

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The Scarlet Pimpernel ★★★ 1982

Remake of the classic about a British dandy who saved French aristocrats from the Reign of Terror guillotines during the French Revolution. Almost as good as the original 1935 film, with beautiful costumes and sets and good performances from Seymour and Andrews. 142m/C VHS, DVD . GB Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, Ian McKellen, James Villiers, Eleanor David; D: Clive Donner; M: Nick Bicat. TV

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