Barrie Houghton is an actor known for his roles in cult cinema, prominently appearing in See No Evil (1971) and Inseminoid (1981). His contributions to the genre highlight the raw and often provocative narratives of the 1970s and 1980s. Houghton embodies the spirit of exploitation films, bringing a unique presence to his characters. His work in The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) and Lassiter (1984) further showcases his versatility within the realm of genre cinema.
The Scarlet Pimpernel
During the French Revolution, a mysterious English nobleman known only as The Scarlet Pimpernel (a humble wayside flower), snatches French aristos from the jaws of the guillotine, while posing as the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney in society. Percy falls for and marries the beautiful actress Marguerite St. Just, but she is involved with Chauvelin and Robespierre, and Percy's marriage to her may endanger the Pimpernel's plans to save the little Dauphin
