The Prisoner of Zenda (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.
Director:
Richard Quine
Writers:
Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement.
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Peter Sellers as Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin |
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Stuart Wilson as Rupert |
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Lynne Frederick as Princess Flavia |
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Elke Sommer as Countess Montparnasse |
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Gregory Sierra as Count Montparnasse |
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Catherine Schell as Mauban |
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Jeremy Kemp as Duke Michael |
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John Laurie as Archbishop |
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Ian Abercrombie as Johann |
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Simon Williams as |
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Lionel Jeffries as Colonel Zapt |
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Michael Balfour as |
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Graham Stark as |
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Michael Segal as |
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Arthur Howard as |
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Norman Rossington as |
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Brendan Dillon as Joseph (uncredited) |
| Camera | Arthur Ibbetson | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Henry Mancini | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Anthony Hope | Novel |
| Writing | Ian La Frenais | Screenplay |
| Directing | Richard Quine | Director |
| Writing | Dick Clement | Screenplay |
| Production | Walter Mirisch | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Byron 'Buzz' Brandt | Editor |
| Art | Herwig Libowitzky | Art Direction |
| Art | Joe Chevalier | Set Decoration |
| Production | Lesley De Pettit | Casting |
| Art | John J. Lloyd | Production Design |
| Art | Marc E. Meyer Jr. | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sue Yelland | Costume Design |
| Directing | David Tomblin | Second Unit Director |
