The Prisoner of Zenda(1979)
The Prisoner of Zenda 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.
The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) is a action, adventure and comedy film directed by Richard Quine, released on August 17, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Peter Sellers, Stuart Wilson, Lynne Frederick and Elke Sommer. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Quine
- Writers:
- Anthony Hope, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Ibbetson
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $15,300,000
- Status:
- Released
The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) Trailer
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The Prisoner of Zenda Cast & Crew
Main 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
Jeremy Kemp
as Duke Michael
John Laurie
as Archbishop
Ian Abercrombie
as Johann
Simon Williams
Lionel Jeffries
as Colonel Zapt
Michael Balfour
Key crew
Directed by Richard Quine, written by Anthony Hope, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
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The Prisoner of Zenda Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 39 ratings.
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The Prisoner of Zenda – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prisoner of Zenda online?
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The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Prisoner of Zenda?
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The main cast of The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) includes Peter Sellers, Stuart Wilson, Lynne Frederick, Elke Sommer and Gregory Sierra. The film was directed by Richard Quine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prisoner of Zenda released?
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The Prisoner of Zenda was released on August 17, 1979 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Prisoner of Zenda worth watching?
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The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Prisoner of Zenda?
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