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The Prisoner of Zenda

The Prisoner of Zenda

19795.71h 48m

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.

Directed by Richard Quine
Written by Anthony Hope, Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $15.3M

Top Cast

Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers

Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin

Stuart Wilson

Stuart Wilson

Rupert

Lynne Frederick

Lynne Frederick

Princess Flavia

Elke Sommer

Elke Sommer

Countess Montparnasse

Gregory Sierra

Gregory Sierra

Count Montparnasse

Catherine Schell

Catherine Schell

Mauban

Jeremy Kemp

Jeremy Kemp

Duke Michael

John Laurie

John Laurie

Archbishop

Ian Abercrombie

Ian Abercrombie

Johann

Simon Williams

Simon Williams

Themes & Keywords

kingdomkidnappingheir to the thronesword fightroyaltyidentity swapfictitious country

About The Prisoner of Zenda

The Prisoner of Zenda is a action, adventure, comedy film released in 1979 exploring themes of kingdom, kidnapping, heir to the throne, sword fight, royalty, identity swap. Directed by Richard Quine, it stars Peter Sellers, Stuart Wilson, Lynne Frederick. 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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