The Prisoner of Zenda
“A Swashbuckling Adventure In The Grand Style!”
Synopsis
A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.
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Richard Thorpe - The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-09
Top Cast
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Stewart Granger
Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf V
Deborah Kerr
Princess Flavia
James Mason
Rupert of Hentzau
Louis Calhern
Col. Zapt
Jane Greer
Antoinette de Mauban
Lewis Stone
The Cardinal
Robert Douglas
Michael, Duke of Strelsau
Robert Coote
Fritz von Tarlenheim
Peter Brocco
Johann
Francis Pierlot
Josef
Jay Adler
Kathleen Freeman
John Goldsworthy
Thomas Browne Henry
Doris Lloyd
Stanley Logan
Stephen Roberts
Bud Wolfe
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.29x
+$3.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Noel Langley, John L. Balderston
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Prisoner of Zenda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $1.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.6M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Noel Langley, John L. Balderston, Wells Root, Anthony Hope, Edward E. Rose
Alfred Newman
Joseph Ruttenberg
George Boemler
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Noel Langley
Screenplay
John L. Balderston
Screenplay
Edward E. Rose
Writer
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
George Boemler
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prisoner of Zenda
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What is The Prisoner of Zenda about?
A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.
Who directed The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Prisoner of Zenda?
The principal cast of The Prisoner of Zenda includes Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, James Mason, Louis Calhern, Jane Greer.
When was The Prisoner of Zenda released and how long is it?
The Prisoner of Zenda was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda had a reported production budget of $1.7M and grossed $5.6M at the worldwide box office (3.29 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Prisoner of Zenda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prisoner of Zenda was composed by Alfred Newman.
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: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).