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The Prisoner of Zenda

  • 1979
  • PG
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
1.4K
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Peter Sellers and Elke Sommer in The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)
ParodySlapstickAdventureComedy

In order to save King Rudolph of Ruritania from assassins and murderous usurpers, the kingdom hires a look-a-like London cabby to impersonate the Monarch.In order to save King Rudolph of Ruritania from assassins and murderous usurpers, the kingdom hires a look-a-like London cabby to impersonate the Monarch.In order to save King Rudolph of Ruritania from assassins and murderous usurpers, the kingdom hires a look-a-like London cabby to impersonate the Monarch.

  • Director
    • Richard Quine
  • Writers
    • Dick Clement
    • Ian La Frenais
    • Anthony Hope
  • Stars
    • Peter Sellers
    • Lynne Frederick
    • Lionel Jeffries
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Quine
    • Writers
      • Dick Clement
      • Ian La Frenais
      • Anthony Hope
    • Stars
      • Peter Sellers
      • Lynne Frederick
      • Lionel Jeffries
    • 24User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers
    • Rudolf IV…
    Lynne Frederick
    Lynne Frederick
    • Princess Flavia
    Lionel Jeffries
    Lionel Jeffries
    • General Sapt
    Elke Sommer
    Elke Sommer
    • The Countess
    Gregory Sierra
    Gregory Sierra
    • The Count
    Jeremy Kemp
    Jeremy Kemp
    • Duke Michael
    Catherine Schell
    Catherine Schell
    • Antoinette
    Simon Williams
    Simon Williams
    • Fritz
    Stuart Wilson
    Stuart Wilson
    • Rupert of Hentzau
    Norman Rossington
    Norman Rossington
    • Bruno
    John Laurie
    John Laurie
    • Archbishop
    Graham Stark
    Graham Stark
    • Erik
    Michael Balfour
    Michael Balfour
    • Luger
    Arthur Howard
    • Deacon
    Ian Abercrombie
    Ian Abercrombie
    • Johann
    Michael Segal
    Michael Segal
    • Conductor
    Harry Wüstenhagen
    Harry Wüstenhagen
    Erik Cord
      • Director
        • Richard Quine
      • Writers
        • Dick Clement
        • Ian La Frenais
        • Anthony Hope
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      • Trivia
        This movie was made and released about eighty-five years after Anthony Hope's novel "The Prisoner of Zenda" was first published in 1894.
      • Goofs
        As Peter Sellers and his entourage approach the city in this Ruritarian romantic adventure, a tank truck and two Volkswagens can be seen on the horizon.
      • Quotes

        Rudolf IV: Michael, why do you hate me so?

        Duke Michael: Because you are conceited, arrogant, spineless, selfish, shallow, pity, pompous and pitiful!

        Rudolf IV: But apart from that?

      • Connections
        Featured in Sneak Previews: The Promise, The Prisoner of Zenda, Saint Jack, Alien, Battlestar Galactica, The Brood, The Passage (1979)

      User reviews24

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      5/10

      Sometimes funny, but most times boring and repetitive

      This movie is only saved by the brilliant performance by Peter Sellers, the rest of the film are bad and repetitive jokes. Its a good film to see the genius of Sellers, but you'll have to suffer the movie.
      • marcelobongry
      • Apr 6, 2019
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      Details

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      • Release date
        • August 17, 1979 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Der Gefangene von Zenda
      • Filming locations
        • Vienna, Austria
      • Production company
        • Universal Pictures
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      Box office

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      • Budget
        • $12,500,000 (estimated)
      • Gross US & Canada
        • $7,650,600
      • Opening weekend US & Canada
        • $2,425,315
        • May 28, 1979
      • Gross worldwide
        • $7,650,600
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      Tech specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 48 minutes
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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