It is mid-1939 and both Germany and England are preparing for an inevitable conflict. Professor Horatio Smith, an effete academic, asks his students to come with him to the continent to engage in an archaeological dig. When his students discover that the professor is the man responsible for smuggling a number of enemies of the .. Read more
| Starring | Leslie Howard, Mary Morris |
|---|---|
| Director | Leslie Howard |
| Genres | Drama |
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It is mid-1939 and both Germany and England are preparing for an inevitable conflict. Professor Horatio Smith, an effete academic, asks his students to come with him to the continent to engage in an archaeological dig. When his students discover that the professor is the man responsible for smuggling a number of enemies of the Nazi state out of Germany, they enthusiastically join him in his fight. But things are complicated when one of his students brings a mysterious woman into their circle; a woman who may be secretly working for the Gestapo.
| Starring | Leslie Howard, Mary Morris |
|---|---|
| Director | Leslie Howard |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: not available Production year: 1941 |
| Format | DVD |
The Scarlet Pimpernel unassumingly and quite effectively brought up to date, with memorable scenes after a slow start.
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I really liked this film and was shocked that it came out as early in the war as it did- it seems so knowing and wise and its description of evil is profound. It is an exciting film and very cleverly done and beautifully acted. It's a cliche to say that they don't make them like this anymore, and I do find a lot of classic films dull, but this is a great triumph which makes you feel glad to be alive.