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The Prisoner of Zenda
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The Prisoner of Zenda

1979-08-17 · 108 min · ★ 5.7

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.

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Directors
Richard Quine
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 15,300,000

Top Cast

Peter SellersPeter SellersRudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin
Stuart WilsonStuart WilsonRupert
Lynne FrederickLynne FrederickPrincess Flavia
Elke SommerElke SommerCountess Montparnasse
Gregory SierraGregory SierraCount Montparnasse
Catherine SchellCatherine SchellMauban
Jeremy KempJeremy KempDuke Michael
John LaurieJohn LaurieArchbishop
Ian AbercrombieIan AbercrombieJohann
Simon WilliamsSimon Williams
Lionel JeffriesLionel JeffriesColonel Zapt
Michael BalfourMichael Balfour
Graham StarkGraham Stark
Michael SegalMichael Segal
Arthur HowardArthur Howard
Norman RossingtonNorman Rossington
Brendan DillonBrendan DillonJoseph (uncredited)

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