This film was playing, a first run, when I was on call at the hospital. No way to record it back then unless you were wealthy and could afford a VCR, LOL. I bought the book to see what happened. I read another classic, and another. Then I took a literature class, and another. A BA and two MAs later, I teach English. It's brought me more joy than medicine did. This film changed the course of my life.
I absolutely love this unique sword fight. No music, no acrobatics, no dramatic camera work, just two competent swordsmen locked in a passionate duel. It just feels a little more real to me than a lot of sword fights seen in movies.
"if you care to look out of that window you will see my own men standing guard" "sink me, so they are, but then if you care to look out of that window" lol too funny. LOVE that part!
"They seek him here, they seek him there Those Frenchies seek him everywhere Is he in heaven? Or is he in hell? My own, elusive Pimpernel." "Sink meh! The ladies a *slight pause* poet!" Oh the perfection of Sir Percival Blakeney
I read this book-the abridged version when I was 12 as part of our English syllabus and always thought of Marguerite and Percy as the perfect couple. Antony Andrews and Jane Seymour brought them to life-their chemistry is amazing
Sink meh... this was awesome! I first saw it probably 20 years ago and after that I watched it many many times on VHS until the tape got ruined. I was surprised I am still able to quote lines from it after all these years.Not to mention that poem.... Sink meh.. i must have a good memory! lol
I adored this movie and the version of Ivanhoe that Sir Anthony did about the same time when I was growing up. I LOVE the fashions of this time period, and the history, and the fencing, and ALL of the actors! Jane was so beautiful and Anthony played Sir Percy so incredibly well. And then what can I say but Ian played the perfect villain always a step behind...
2:56 The look of pure joy on Andrew’s face is infectious!! His smile is adorable!! Ian and him must’ve had so much fun shooting that scene!! 4:37 The irony in that line is hilarious mainly because Ian himself is British!(I think🤔)
Thanks for sharing. I loved this film when I first saw it about 15 years ago and it has been the first time in about 5 years since I have seen it. Has brought back some great memories. Cheers
Thnak you so much for uploading this!!!!!!! This my all time favorite version of The Scarlet Pimpernel!. Anthony Andrews is a genius and Ian McKella does an amazing job as Chauliven!
Love, Love, LOVE IT! "Oh Pray Tell...Nothing's more Romantic...than the Scarlet Pimpernel" Lol! A True Romantic Classic, they don't make it like this anymore ;) Thanks so much for uploading it!
Chauvelin: "Oh english men and their STUPID sence of fair play" Percy: "Exactly so my dear Chauvelin...which is why i think in your case..fair play.. to leave your faith in the hands of Robespear and his comitie" Wow, Percy is really a true gentleman
I too, must add my thanks for posting this. What a wonderful adventure. I have enjoyed it immensely. I shall refrain from saying, " Sink Meh ". Or not. Again, my thanks.
leslie Howards PIMPERNEL SMITH too my mind is magnificent take off. his version of the scarlet pimpernell is also marvelous HOWEVER this seies top drawer great acting.
Thanks for sharing! I remember first seeing this as a pre-teen and thinking this was the most romantic movie I had ever seen. For me, before there was Lois Lane and Clark Kent/Superman, there was Marguerite and Sir Percy/The Scarlet Pimpernel!
Thank you, cozypillowx, for uploading this version of Scarlet Pimpernal. It is an absolute favourite, and I wish I could get a DVD for myself, but it is very hard to get. I just love it. Thanks again!
This is definitely my favorite version that I have seen. While the Leslie Howard one is nice, I don't feel anything for the characters. This version actually makes me care. While I don't dislike the Howard version, in my opinion this one is superior.
I watched part of this in my junior english class but now i've seen the whole thing thank you so much for uploading it we never had the chance to watch the whole thing through this is one of my favorite movies :)
jajaja....I guess that's the new adquisition...this was wonderful, I can not remember when was the last time that I had such a greatime! Thank you so much for sharing this with us...I really enjoy it! Huray for Sir Percy and the league of the Scarlet Pimpernel!!!!so...sink me!
Love the stock footage of the sailing ship. And I love that you actually get a real sword fight. And I love that so many people love this movie as much as I do!! You should see the 1990 made-for-tv version of The Phantom of the Opera.
2:57. Haha, love the smile on his face right there. Like, "Huh? He's actually not that bad," xD I've wanted to see or read The Scarlet Pimpernel for years but the name always escaped me. After this wonderful film, I will not be forgetting the name anytime soon, and you can bet I'm reading the books.
Just so you know, i know they rescue the dauphin in the movie, but since this is based on a true story that took place during the french revolution the prince really was kept in a french, prison but he was never rescued. He died in prison.
Chauvelin: He is too handsome! And that swordplay is so sissy. I prefer somebody more primeval that old fashion brawl of basic instincts ... Peter Jackson: Wait a moment ...
Beautiful movie, the 2 major actors excellent. And Jane was made for this movie. To me, even the climatic sword fight looks well done. How does it compare with movie sword fights generally? Any experts out there?
"Ha ha, ya ain't got a chance! I'm the hero of this picture and you always know what happens to the villain" "So what's to know(sword fight while Melissa screams at every sword sound effect).
"A gentleman always removes his coat!" Guess that proves Chauvelin is no gentleman. Also, it seems a little odd that Armand's disguise actually worked. The guards must not have noticed that his eyes are a different color than Chauvelin's.
I very love this movie. I very long time ago watched Hungarian television. I ám very happy I watched always, but this english lamguage I not totally understand
2:28 - Chauvelin pulls a sword on Percy but Percy produces a sword a parry's Chauvelin and then stomps on his sword. "A gentleman always removes his coat!"
