The Princess (5 Oct. 1989)

Following that Prince Arkadi, ruler of the small principality of Valance, met, fell in love with, and finally married, Elaine Murchison, the daughter of an American ambassador, the Prince ... See full summary »

Director:

Colin Budds

Writers:

Bruce Geller (creator), Ted Roberts

Stars:

Peter Graves, Thaao Penghlis, Antony Hamilton

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Peter Graves	...	Jim Phelps
Thaao Penghlis	...	Nicholas Black
Antony Hamilton	...	Max Harte (as Tony Hamilton)
Phil Morris	...	Grant Collier
Jane Badler	...	Shannon Reed
Robert Coleby	...	Grigor Caron
Dale Stevens	...	Coyote
Zlatko Kasumovic	...	Pavel
Robin Harrison	...	Karel
Tottie Goldsmith	...	Princess Elaine (as Totti Goldsmith)
John Orcsik	...	Prince Arkadi
Andrew Gilmour	...	Doctor
Steve Millichamp	...	Bartender

Storyline

Following that Prince Arkadi, ruler of the small principality of Valance, met, fell in love with, and finally married, Elaine Murchison, the daughter of an American ambassador, the Prince began being increasingly exposed to western ways, values, and ideas. As a result of his new wife and her American lifestyle, he began modernising and democratising his country, none of which pleased Gregor Caron, an anti-American and leader of a group known as "The Valance Red Garde". It is believed that Caron now plans to have the Princess Elaine murdered in order to stop all her western influence on her husband. Jim Phelps and his team of agents get the mission to stop this murder from ever taking place, something which however turns out to be more difficult than they first imagined. Not only is Valance just about to host an important film festival, where huge crowds and public appearances from both the Prince and Princess would make her a very easy target, but Caron also appears to have hired a ...

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 1989 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Village Roadshow Studios, Oxenford, Queensland, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Grant Collier: "Camion"? That's it?
Nicholas Black: Yeah, I think it's French. A horse-drawn carriage or a cab... Yeah, that's all she said. "Camion"? Does it mean anything?
Grant Collier: Yeah, means she's still alive. That's the main thing.
Nicholas Black: Yes, well, the doctor says she's got every chance - She is strong and she is a fighter.
Max Harte: Thank God for that!
[pause]
Max Harte: Well, maybe it's a trade name or a company?
Grant Collier: Lets give it a shot...
[runs 'Camion' through the computer and then looks surprised at the results]
Grant Collier: Perfume!
[...]

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Connections

Features Romeo and Juliet (1968)

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