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The Prisoner of Zenda

  • 19521952
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 36m
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6.9/10
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Deborah Kerr, James Mason, Stewart Granger, and Jane Greer in The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)
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An Englishman vacationing in a Ruritarian kingdom is recruited to impersonate his cousin, the soon-to-be-crowned king, after the monarch is drugged and kidnapped.An Englishman vacationing in a Ruritarian kingdom is recruited to impersonate his cousin, the soon-to-be-crowned king, after the monarch is drugged and kidnapped.An Englishman vacationing in a Ruritarian kingdom is recruited to impersonate his cousin, the soon-to-be-crowned king, after the monarch is drugged and kidnapped.
IMDb RATING
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3.8K
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  • Director
    • Richard Thorpe
  • Writers
    • John L. Balderston(screenplay)
    • Noel Langley(screenplay)
    • Wells Root(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Stewart Granger
    • Deborah Kerr
    • James Mason
  • Director
    • Richard Thorpe
  • Writers
    • John L. Balderston(screenplay)
    • Noel Langley(screenplay)
    • Wells Root(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Stewart Granger
    • Deborah Kerr
    • James Mason
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 53User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    James Mason, Stewart Granger, and Jane Greer in The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)
    Deborah Kerr and Stewart Granger in The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)
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    Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger
    • Rudolf Rassendyll…
    Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr
    • Princess Flavia
    James Mason
    James Mason
    • Rupert of Hentzau
    Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern
    • Col. Zapt
    Jane Greer
    Jane Greer
    • Antoinette de Mauban
    Lewis Stone
    Lewis Stone
    • The Cardinal
    Robert Douglas
    Robert Douglas
    • Michael, Duke of Strelsau
    Robert Coote
    Robert Coote
    • Fritz von Tarlenheim
    Peter Brocco
    Peter Brocco
    • Johann
    Francis Pierlot
    Francis Pierlot
    • Josef
    Jay Adler
    Jay Adler
    • Customs Officer
    • (uncredited)
    John Alban
    • Dignitary
    • (uncredited)
    John Albright
    • Ball Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Eric Alden
    Eric Alden
    • Prison Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Bacon
    • Priest
    • (uncredited)
    Guy Bellis
    • Chamberlain
    • (uncredited)
    Oscar Blank
    • Commuter
    • (uncredited)
    Lulu Mae Bohrman
    • Ball Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Thorpe
    • Writers
      • John L. Balderston(screenplay)
      • Noel Langley(screenplay)
      • Wells Root(adaptation)
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    • Trivia
      Lewis Stone (The Cardinal) previously played Rudolf Rassendyll and King Rudolf V of Ruritania in The Prisoner of Zenda (1922).
    • Goofs
      In the opening shot of the movie, showing a train labeled "The Orient Express," there are a couple of very, very tall, California-type palm trees in the background.
    • Quotes

      King Rudolf V: You're a good fellow. Oh, you're English, but you're a good fellow.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: Toward the close of the last century, when History still wore a Rose, and Politics had not yet outgrown the Waltz, a Great Royal Scandal was whispered in the Anterooms of Europe. However true it was, any resemblance in THE PRISONER OF ZENDA to Heroes, Villains, or Heroines, living or dead, is a coincidence not intended ...
    • Connections
      Featured in Stairs (1986)

    User reviews53

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    9/10
    Romance, gallantry, and pageantry -- I loved it!
    I can never watch too many of these movies. The story was beautiful, but not overdone. Stewart Granger gives a great performance, and we get the added bonus of another stellar performance by James Mason. Of course, the breathtaking (Dame) Deborah Kerr is the real reason to watch -- and wonder how an actress can be so beautiful *and* so talented. My only regret is that she wasn't more prominent in the story. And, as usual, she doesn't get the man. Oh well. The cinematography, the costumes, the action -- all blend perfectly with the compelling story and the great acting to make this a "must see" movie.
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    • JulieKelleher57
    • Feb 7, 2000

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    • Release date
      • November 14, 1952 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Gefangene von Zenda
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(made in: Hollywood, U.S.A.)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Budget
      • $1,708,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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