The Scarlet Pimpernel: Season 1, Episode 3The King's Ransom/The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King (7 Nov. 1999)Director:Edward Bennett |
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The Scarlet Pimpernel: Season 1, Episode 3The King's Ransom/The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King (7 Nov. 1999)Director:Edward Bennett |
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Stuart Fox | ... |
Monsieur Jouvin
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Sarah Berger | ... |
Madame Jouvin
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Dalibor Sipek | ... |
The Dauphin
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| Suzanne Bertish | ... |
La Touraine
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Jonathan Coy | ... | |
| Richard E. Grant | ... | ||
| Elizabeth McGovern | ... | ||
| Anthony Green | ... | ||
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Beth Goddard | ... |
Lady Suzanne Ffoulkes
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| Jerome Willis | ... |
Baron Valdemar
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| Martin Shaw | ... | ||
| Ron Donachie | ... |
Arturo Mazarini
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Gerard Murphy | ... | |
| Ronan Vibert | ... | ||
| Winter Ave Zoli | ... |
Cecile
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Though I'm still shaking my head in disbelief, I must report that Elizabeth McGovern, of all people, almost sinks this film. The dramatic action is a good or better than any other version of the Pimpernel I've seen, but McGovern gives a tepid performance, with an accent which is neither British nor French, and she has no chemistry with Richard E. Grant who is superb as Sir Percy. Indeed, apart from McGovern, the rest of the cast performs with enthusiasm and artistry. Quel chagrin! Spoiler warning: Since Marguerite dies in childhood, the rest of the series is not belabored by a damp squib of a romance. Yes, series. There are (at least) three other films with this cast and producers: "Ennui," "Enemies and Friends," and "A Good Name." If you were satisfied with this film, you will love the sequels.