The Prisoner of Zenda

The Prisoner of Zenda

108 mins | Comedy, Action, Adventure | Aug. 17, 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.

The Prisoner of Zenda

108 mins | Comedy, Action, Adventure | Aug. 17, 1979

The Prisoner of Zenda
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.
IMDb rating 5.2
Producers Universal Pictures
Original title The Prisoner of Zenda
Directors Richard Quine
Writers Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement, Anthony Hope

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

Lionel Jeffries

as Colonel Zapt