'Pimpernel' Smith (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1941, 'Pimpernel' Smith is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Leslie Howard, running about 120 minutes. “The man the Gestapo hates!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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, 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.
Who’s in it. 'Pimpernel' Smith stars Leslie Howard as Professor Horatio Smith, Francis L. Sullivan as General von Graum, Mary Morris as Ludmilla Koslowski and Hugh McDermott as David Maxwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, 'Pimpernel' Smith has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 'Pimpernel' Smith page.
If you liked it. Fans of 'Pimpernel' Smith tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 'Pimpernel' Smith (1941)?
- In US, 'Pimpernel' Smith is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 'Pimpernel' Smith worth watching?
- 'Pimpernel' Smith holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 'Pimpernel' Smith?
- 'Pimpernel' Smith stars Leslie Howard, Francis L. Sullivan, Mary Morris, Hugh McDermott and Raymond Huntley.
- When was 'Pimpernel' Smith released?
- 'Pimpernel' Smith was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.