"Pimpernel" Smith
"The man the Gestapo hates!"
Originally released in 1941. "Pimpernel" Smith is a adventure/drama film. directed by Leslie Howard. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Leslie Howard, Francis L. Sullivan, and Mary Morris
Synopsis
Eccentric Cambridge archaeologist Horatio Smith takes a group of British and American archaeology students to pre-war Nazi Germany to help in his excavations. His research is supported by the Nazis, since he professes to be looking for evidence of the Aryan origins of German civilisation. However, he has a secret agenda: to free inmates of the concentration camps.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 28, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (27 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leslie Howard
as Professor Horatio Smith
Francis L. Sullivan
as General von Graum
Mary Morris
as Ludmilla Koslowski
Hugh McDermott
as David Maxwell
Raymond Huntley
as Marx
Manning Whiley
as Bertie Gregson
Peter Gawthorne
as Sidimir Koslowski
Allan Jeayes
as Dr Benckendorf
Dennis Arundell
as Hoffman
Joan Kemp-Welch
as School-Teacher
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British National Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Pimpernel" Smith about?
Eccentric Cambridge archaeologist Horatio Smith takes a group of British and American archaeology students to pre-war Nazi Germany to help in his excavations. His research is supported by the Nazis...
Who directed "Pimpernel" Smith?
"Pimpernel" Smith was directed by Leslie Howard.
How long is "Pimpernel" Smith?
"Pimpernel" Smith has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was "Pimpernel" Smith released?
"Pimpernel" Smith was released on July 28, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in "Pimpernel" Smith?
The main cast of "Pimpernel" Smith includes Leslie Howard, Francis L. Sullivan, Mary Morris, Hugh McDermott, Raymond Huntley.