The Prize(1963)
He ordered a martini... kissed a girl... and was plunged into a nightmare of danger!
The Prize Synopsis
A group of Nobel laureates descends on Stockholm to accept their awards. Among them is American novelist Andrew Craig, a former literary luminary now writing pulp detective stories to earn a living. Craig, who is infamous for his drinking and womanizing, formulates a wild theory that physics prize winner Dr. Max Stratman has been replaced by an impostor, embroiling Craig and his chaperone in a Cold War kidnapping plot.
The Prize (1963) is a mystery and thriller film directed by Mark Robson, released on December 25, 1963 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, Elke Sommer and Diane Baker. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 119 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Robson
- Writers:
- Irving Wallace, Ernest Lehman
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Daniels
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Roxbury Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Prize (1963) Trailer
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The Prize (1963) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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The Prize Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Newman
as Andrew Craig
Edward G. Robinson
as Max Stratman/Walter Stratman
Elke Sommer
as Inger Lisa Andersson
Diane Baker
as Emily Stratman
Micheline Presle
as Denise Marceau
- Gérard Oury
Gérard Oury
as Claude Marceau
Sergio Fantoni
as Carlo Farelli
Kevin McCarthy
as John Garrett
Leo G. Carroll
as Bertil Jacobsson
Sacha Pitoëff
as Dranyi
Jacqueline Beer
as Monique Souvir
John Wengraf
as Hans Eckhart
Key crew
Directed by Mark Robson, written by Irving Wallace and Ernest Lehman, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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The Prize Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 119 ratings.
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The Prize – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prize online?
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The Prize (1963) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Prize?
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The main cast of The Prize (1963) includes Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, Elke Sommer, Diane Baker and Micheline Presle. The film was directed by Mark Robson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prize released?
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The Prize was released on December 25, 1963 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is The Prize worth watching?
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The Prize (1963) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 119 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Prize?
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Yes. The official The Prize trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.