
The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)
108 min
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.
- Release date
- May 25, 1979
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Henry Mancini
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Box office
- $15,300,000
Where to watch
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Cast
- Peter Sellers as Rudolf IV
- Stuart Wilson as Rupert of Hentzau
- Lynne Frederick as Princess Flavia
- Elke Sommer as The Countess
- Gregory Sierra as The Count
- Catherine Schell as Antoinette
- Jeremy Kemp as Duke Michael
- John Laurie as Archbishop
- Ian Abercrombie as Johann
- Simon Williams as Fritz
- Lionel Jeffries as General Sapt
- Michael Balfour
- Graham Stark
- Arthur Howard
- Norman Rossington as Bruno
- Brendan Dillon as Joseph (uncredited)
- Peter Sellers as Rudolf V
- Peter Sellers as Syd Frewin
Crew
- Richard Quine · Director
- Dick Clement · Writer
- Ian La Frenais · Writer
- Anthony Hope · Writer
- Edward Rose · Writer
- Walter Mirisch · Producer
- Henry Mancini · Composer
- Arthur Ibbetson · Cinematographer
- Byron 'Buzz' Brandt · Editor
- Lesley De Pettit · Casting director
- John J. Lloyd · Production designer