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The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)

PG 108 min  -  Adventure | Comedy  -   17 August 1979 (USA)
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Anthony Hope's classic tale gets a decidedly 'un-classic' treatment at the hands of Peter Sellers... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Quine

Writers:

Dick Clement (screenplay), Ian La Frenais (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Peter Sellers, Lynne Frederick and Lionel Jeffries
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Sellers ...
Rudolf IV / Rudolf V / Syd Frewin
Lynne Frederick Lynne Frederick ...
Lionel Jeffries ...
General Sapt
Elke Sommer ...
The Countess
Gregory Sierra Gregory Sierra ...
The Count
Jeremy Kemp Jeremy Kemp ...
Catherine Schell Catherine Schell ...
Antoinette
Simon Williams ...
Fritz
Stuart Wilson ...
Norman Rossington Norman Rossington ...
Bruno
John Laurie John Laurie ...
Archbishop
Graham Stark Graham Stark ...
Erik
Michael Balfour Michael Balfour ...
Luger
Arthur Howard Arthur Howard ...
Deacon
Ian Abercrombie ...
Johann
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Storyline

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. Written by Derek Picken <dpicken@email.msn.com>  

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Sword Fight | Impostor | Substitution | Impersonation | Beautiful Woman  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

O Prisioneiro de Zenda See more »

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios Theme Park, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$12,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,425,315 (USA) (28 May 1979) (417 Screens)

Gross:

$2,425,315 (USA) (28 May 1979)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Ontario)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The first screen version of "The Prisoner of Zenda" made as a comedy though the TV show The Prisoner of Zenda is also humor. See more »

Connections

Spoofs The Prisoner of Zenda (1922) See more »