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The Elusive Pimpernel

Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
     109 m.
Synopsis
Sir Percy Blakeney poses as a fop in the entourage of the Prince of Wales, but secretly helps smuggle refugees from the Revolutionary Terror out of France, pitting his wits against Chauvelin. Originally conceived as a musical, but finally made as jokey period drama.
Director
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Screenplay
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Photography
Christopher Challis
Edition
Reginald Mills
Music
Brian Easdale
Cast
David Niven (Sir Percy Blakeney), Margaret Leighton (Lady Marguerite Blakeney), Cyril Cusack (Chauvelin), Jack Hawkins (Prince of Wales)
Running Time
109 m.
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