The Prisoner of Zenda
Synopsis
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.
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"The Prisoner of Zenda" with Peter Sellers - movie trailer 1979
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-06
Top Cast
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Peter Sellers
Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin
Stuart Wilson
Rupert
Lynne Frederick
Princess Flavia
Elke Sommer
Countess Montparnasse
Gregory Sierra
Count Montparnasse
Catherine Schell
Mauban
Jeremy Kemp
Duke Michael
John Laurie
Archbishop
Ian Abercrombie
Johann
Simon Williams
Lionel Jeffries
Colonel Zapt
Michael Balfour
Graham Stark
Michael Segal
Arthur Howard
Norman Rossington
Brendan Dillon
Joseph (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.53x
+$5.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Quine
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- The Prisoner of Zenda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Quine
Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Anthony Hope
Henry Mancini
Arthur Ibbetson
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Quine
Director
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Dick Clement
Screenplay
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Ian La Frenais
Screenplay
John J. Lloyd
Production Design
Sue Yelland
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prisoner of Zenda
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What is The Prisoner of Zenda about?
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.
Who directed The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda was directed by Richard Quine.
Who stars in The Prisoner of Zenda?
The principal cast of The Prisoner of Zenda includes Peter Sellers, Stuart Wilson, Lynne Frederick, Elke Sommer, Gregory Sierra.
When was The Prisoner of Zenda released and how long is it?
The Prisoner of Zenda was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $15.3M at the worldwide box office (1.53 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Prisoner of Zenda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prisoner of Zenda was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is The Prisoner of Zenda based on a book or true story?
The Prisoner of Zenda is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony Hope".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).