Second viewing; first viewed on December 10, 1995
Based on the play and the novel, both 1903, by Emma Orczy.
An English aristocrat leads a group of his peers to save French people from the guillotine in 1792 terror-ruled France. His identity is kept scrupulously secret.
Very well-made adventure. The premise is quite depressing, as are all films about fictitious interferences in historical catastrophes (except for those "what if" stories where history is significantly changed). The general tone is juvenile, but the film is fairly enjoyable and the actors do a good job, especially Howard as the titular character.
Rating: 56 (down from 68)
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