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The Black Pimpernel

  • 20072007
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  • 1h 35m
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6.3/10
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Michael Nyqvist in The Black Pimpernel (2007)
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Harald Edelstam uses his position as Sweden's ambassador to Chile to save political dissidents from persecution by the military junta after Augusto Pinochet's 1973 coup d'état.Harald Edelstam uses his position as Sweden's ambassador to Chile to save political dissidents from persecution by the military junta after Augusto Pinochet's 1973 coup d'état.Harald Edelstam uses his position as Sweden's ambassador to Chile to save political dissidents from persecution by the military junta after Augusto Pinochet's 1973 coup d'état.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
773
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  • Directors
    • Åsa Faringer
    • Ulf Hultberg
  • Writer
    • Bob Foss
  • Stars
    • Michael Nyqvist
    • Lumi Cavazos
    • Kate del Castillo
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  • Directors
    • Åsa Faringer
    • Ulf Hultberg
  • Writer
    • Bob Foss
  • Stars
    • Michael Nyqvist
    • Lumi Cavazos
    • Kate del Castillo
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    • 6User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Michael Nyqvist
    Michael Nyqvist
    • Harald Edelstamas Harald Edelstam
    Lumi Cavazos
    Lumi Cavazos
    • Ana Dominguezas Ana Dominguez
    Kate del Castillo
    Kate del Castillo
    • Consuelo Fuentesas Consuelo Fuentes
    Lisa Werlinder
    Lisa Werlinder
    • Susanne Martensas Susanne Martens
    Carsten Norgaard
    Carsten Norgaard
    • Wintheras Winther
    Cristián Campos
    • Coronel Maldonadoas Coronel Maldonado
    Patrick Bergin
    Patrick Bergin
    • US Ambassadoras US Ambassador
    Daniel Giménez Cacho
    Daniel Giménez Cacho
    • Ricardo Fuentesas Ricardo Fuentes
    Luis Gnecco
    Luis Gnecco
    • Oliva - Chief of Protocollas Oliva - Chief of Protocoll
    Ramón Núñez
    • Cuban Ambassadoras Cuban Ambassador
    Rolando Garza
    • Carlos Cárdenasas Carlos Cárdenas
    Gabriela Aguilera
    • Juliaas Julia
    Amanda Borgnon
    • Young Ana 1941as Young Ana 1941
    Trinidad González
    Trinidad González
    • Secretary Swedish Embassyas Secretary Swedish Embassy
    Pedro Vicuña
    • Father Sotoas Father Soto
    Carlos Morales
    • Captainas Captain
    José Ignacio García
    • Officeras Officer
    Edgardo Bruna
    • Hotel Owneras Hotel Owner
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      • Åsa Faringer
      • Ulf Hultberg
    • Writer
      • Bob Foss
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    • Goofs
      When Edelstam goes to one of the impoverished suburbs, there are people standing in line waiting to receive provisions. We can see a girl clearly wearing present-day jeans.
    • Quotes

      Harald Edelstam: Take your Judas money and get out of here!

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    8/10
    An important story of courage for our times
    The Black Pimpernel was a surprise to me because it is a rare (and true) story of political courage. An unconventional and savvy Swedish ambassador driven by a sense of justice seeks to save lives during the fascist coup in Chile that replaces Salvador Allende with Augusto Pinochet. The ambassador places the Cuban embassy under the protection of the Swedish embassy, gives refuge to hundreds of people, helps some get out of the country, and falls in love with a female revolutionary. He takes risks no ordinary diplomatic functionary would take, uses his diplomatic immunity to smuggle people to safety, enters dangerous zones controlled by soldiers and challenges them, risking his own life. Ambassador Edelstam seemed to know exactly what to do in dealing with the new fascist regime. His unwavering courage and allegiance to human rights and decency is comparable to that of William Wiburforce, the abolitionist in the movie Amazing Grace. The Black Pimpernel was perfectly believable and kept my partner and I on the edge of our seats.
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    • Release date
      • September 14, 2007 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • Mexico
      • Denmark
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Svarta nejlikan
    • Filming locations
      • Santiago, Chile
    • Production companies
      • Mandala Films
      • Moviefan Scandinavia A/S
      • Original Film
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $704,740
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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