The Prize
“He ordered a martini... kissed a girl... and was plunged into a nightmare of danger!”
Synopsis
A group of Nobel laureates descends on Stockholm to accept their awards. Among them is American novelist Andrew Craig, a former literary luminary now writing pulp detective stories to earn a living. Craig, who is infamous for his drinking and womanizing, formulates a wild theory that physics prize winner Dr. Max Stratman has been replaced by an impostor, embroiling Craig and his chaperone in a Cold War kidnapping plot.
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The Prize (1963) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-04
Top Cast
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Paul Newman
Andrew Craig
Edward G. Robinson
Max Stratman/Walter Stratman
Elke Sommer
Inger Lisa Andersson
Diane Baker
Emily Stratman
Micheline Presle
Denise Marceau
Gérard Oury
Claude Marceau
Sergio Fantoni
Carlo Farelli
Kevin McCarthy
John Garrett
Leo G. Carroll
Bertil Jacobsson
Sacha Pitoëff
Dranyi
Jacqueline Beer
Monique Souvir
John Wengraf
Hans Eckhart
Don Dubbins
Ivar Cramer, Light Henchman
Virginia Christine
Mrs. Bergh, Chaperon
Rudolph Anders
Mr. Rolfe Bergh - Chaperon
Martine Bartlett
Saralee Garrett
Karl Swenson
Hilding
John Qualen
Oscar
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Lehman
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Prize
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- Roxbury Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Ernest Lehman, Irving Wallace
Jerry Goldsmith
William H. Daniels
Adrienne Fazan
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Robson
Director
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Ernest Lehman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prize
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What is The Prize about?
A group of Nobel laureates descends on Stockholm to accept their awards. Among them is American novelist Andrew Craig, a former literary luminary now writing pulp detective stories to earn a living. Craig, who is infamous for his drinking and womanizing, formulates a wild theory that physics prize winner Dr. Max Stratman has been replaced by an impostor, embroiling Craig and his chaperone in a Cold War kidnapping plot.
Who directed The Prize?
The Prize was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in The Prize?
The principal cast of The Prize includes Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, Elke Sommer, Diane Baker, Micheline Presle.
When was The Prize released and how long is it?
The Prize was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prize?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prize was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is The Prize based on a book or true story?
The Prize is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Irving Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prize?
The Prize holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).