The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)
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.
- Released
- 1979-08-17
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Richard Quine, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
- TMDB rating
- 5.7/10 from 41 votes
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
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