CinemaOSMovie · 1979 · 1h 48m
The Prisoner of Zenda
57%(41)IMDbActionAdventureComedy

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 byRichard Quine

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
EN
Released
August 17, 1979
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$15,300,000
Studios
Universal Pictures

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
"The Prisoner of Zenda" with Peter Sellers - movie trailer 1979

"The Prisoner of Zenda" with Peter Sellers - movie trailer 1979

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Richard Quine
Richard Quine
Written by
Dick Clement
Dick Clement
Ian La Frenais
Ian La Frenais

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