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The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)

Overview

Anthony Hope's classic tale gets a decidedly 'un-classic' treatment at the hands of Peter Sellers. Following the story somewhat, friends of the new King Rudolph of Ruritania fear for his life, and switch him with a look-a-like London cabby. Throw in two(!) lovely blondes, treachery, and a battle for life and honour, and enjoy life at its zaniest.
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Richard Quine profile
Richard Quine

Director

Ian La Frenais profile
Ian La Frenais

Screenplay

Cast

Peter Sellers profile
Peter Sellers

Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin

Stuart Wilson profile
Stuart Wilson

Rupert

Lynne Frederick profile
Lynne Frederick

Princess Flavia

Elke Sommer profile
Elke Sommer

Countess Montparnasse

Gregory Sierra profile
Gregory Sierra

Count Montparnasse

Catherine Schell profile
Catherine Schell

Mauban

Jeremy Kemp profile
Jeremy Kemp

Duke Michael

John Laurie profile
John Laurie

Archbishop

Ian Abercrombie profile
Ian Abercrombie

Johann

Simon Williams profile
Simon Williams

Lionel Jeffries profile
Lionel Jeffries

Colonel Zapt

Michael Balfour profile
Michael Balfour

Peter Sellers profile
Peter Sellers

Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin

Stuart Wilson profile
Stuart Wilson

Rupert

Lynne Frederick profile
Lynne Frederick

Princess Flavia

Elke Sommer profile
Elke Sommer

Countess Montparnasse

Gregory Sierra profile
Gregory Sierra

Count Montparnasse

Catherine Schell profile
Catherine Schell

Mauban

Jeremy Kemp profile
Jeremy Kemp

Duke Michael

John Laurie profile
John Laurie

Archbishop

Ian Abercrombie profile
Ian Abercrombie

Johann

Simon Williams profile
Simon Williams

Lionel Jeffries profile
Lionel Jeffries

Colonel Zapt

Michael Balfour profile
Michael Balfour

Extra

Release Date

August 17, 1979

Original Language

English, German, Spanish

Budget

$10,000,000.00

Production Company

Universal Pictures logo

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Videos

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