I've been meaning to read the Scarlet Pimpernel for ages, but until I get to it, I've got the adaptations. There ARE two newer ones than the 35 film, a mini-series from the 80's starring Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour, which I've heard people swear by, but my favorite by far is the A&E mini-series from the 90's starring Richard E. Grant and Elizabeth McGovern. The two leads have really great chemistry and bring such attitude to the roles, and the whole thing is so gorgeous to look at, beautifully shot, beautiful costumes. Not having read the books, I have no idea which mini-series is closer to the books, but as a stand alone work I recommend the Richard E. Grant version.
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Date: 2008-05-15 11:21 pm (UTC)I've been meaning to read the Scarlet Pimpernel for ages, but until I get to it, I've got the adaptations. There ARE two newer ones than the 35 film, a mini-series from the 80's starring Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour, which I've heard people swear by, but my favorite by far is the A&E mini-series from the 90's starring Richard E. Grant and Elizabeth McGovern. The two leads have really great chemistry and bring such attitude to the roles, and the whole thing is so gorgeous to look at, beautifully shot, beautiful costumes. Not having read the books, I have no idea which mini-series is closer to the books, but as a stand alone work I recommend the Richard E. Grant version.