Action ·Adventure ·Comedy · United States of America · 1979 · 1h 48m

The Prisoner of Zenda

The Prisoner of Zenda poster
Director
Richard Quine
Cast
Peter Sellers as Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin Stuart Wilson as Rupert Lynne Frederick as Princess Flavia Elke Sommer as Countess Montparnasse Gregory Sierra as Count Montparnasse Catherine Schell as Mauban
Crew
Arthur Ibbetson — Director of Photography Byron 'Buzz' Brandt — Editor Henry Mancini — Original Music Composer Dick Clement — Screenplay Ian La Frenais — Screenplay Anthony Hope — Novel
Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Prisoner of Zenda — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
kingdomkidnappingheir to the thronesword fightroyaltyidentity swapfictitious country
Key Collaborators
Richard Quine Director Arthur Ibbetson Director of Photography Byron 'Buzz' Brandt Editor Henry Mancini Original Music Composer Dick Clement Screenplay Ian La Frenais Screenplay Anthony Hope Novel John J. Lloyd Production Design Sue Yelland Costume Design
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