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The Prisoner of Zenda

The Prisoner of Zenda
★ 5.7/10•1979•1h 48m•12•Action•Adventure•Comedy

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.

Dick Clement · Screenplay

Richard Quine · Director

Ian La Frenais · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 17, 1979
Budget$10,000,000
Revenue$15,300,000

Actors

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

Lionel Jeffries

Lionel Jeffries

Colonel Zapt

Michael Balfour

Michael Balfour

Graham Stark

Graham Stark

Michael Segal

Michael Segal

Arthur Howard

Arthur Howard

Norman Rossington

Norman Rossington

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