Poster of The Prisoner of Zenda

The Prisoner of Zenda

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, August 17 1979
45 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Peter SellersPeter Sellers
Peter Sellers was
53 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin'.
Tue, Sep 08 1925 –
Thu, Jul 24 1980
Portrait of Stuart WilsonStuart Wilson
Stuart Wilson was
32 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Rupert'.
Wed, Dec 25 1946
Portrait of Lynne FrederickLynne Frederick
Lynne Frederick was
25 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Princess Flavia'.
Sun, Jul 25 1954 –
Wed, Apr 27 1994
Portrait of Elke SommerElke Sommer
Elke Sommer was
38 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Countess Montparnasse'.
Tue, Nov 05 1940
Portrait of Gregory SierraGregory Sierra
Gregory Sierra was
38 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Count Montparnasse'.
Sat, Jan 25 1941 –
Mon, Jan 04 2021
Portrait of Catherine SchellCatherine Schell
Catherine Schell was
35 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Mauban'.
Mon, Jul 17 1944
Portrait of Jeremy KempJeremy Kemp
Jeremy Kemp was
44 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Duke Michael'.
Thu, Jan 03 1935 –
Fri, Jul 19 2019
Portrait of John LaurieJohn Laurie
John Laurie was
82 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Archbishop'.
Wed, Mar 24 1897 –
Mon, Jun 23 1980
Portrait of Ian AbercrombieIan Abercrombie
Ian Abercrombie was
44 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Johann'.
Tue, Sep 11 1934 –
Thu, Jan 26 2012
Portrait of Simon WilliamsSimon Williams
Simon Williams was
33 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Sun, Jun 16 1946
Portrait of Lionel JeffriesLionel Jeffries
Lionel Jeffries was
53 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Colonel Zapt'.
Thu, Jun 10 1926 –
Fri, Feb 19 2010
Portrait of Michael BalfourMichael Balfour
Michael Balfour was
61 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Mon, Feb 11 1918 –
Fri, Oct 24 1997
Portrait of Graham StarkGraham Stark
Graham Stark was
57 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Fri, Jan 20 1922 –
Tue, Oct 29 2013
Portrait of Michael SegalMichael Segal
Michael Segal was
54 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Sat, Nov 01 1924 –
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Portrait of Arthur HowardArthur Howard
Arthur Howard was
69 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Tue, Jan 18 1910 –
Sun, Jun 18 1995
Portrait of Norman RossingtonNorman Rossington
Norman Rossington was
50 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Mon, Dec 24 1928 –
Fri, May 21 1999
Portrait of Brendan DillonBrendan Dillon
Brendan Dillon was
60 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Joseph (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 24 1918 –
Tue, Mar 15 2011

Crew

Portrait of Richard QuineRichard Quine
Richard Quine was
58 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Director'
Fri, Nov 12 1920 –
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Portrait of Arthur IbbetsonArthur Ibbetson
Arthur Ibbetson was
56 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Director of Photography'
Fri, Sep 08 1922 –
Sun, Oct 19 1997
Portrait of David TomblinDavid Tomblin
David Tomblin was
48 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Second Unit Director'
Sat, Oct 18 1930 –
Wed, Jul 20 2005
Portrait of Dick ClementDick Clement
Dick Clement was
41 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Screenplay'
Sun, Sep 05 1937
Portrait of Ian La FrenaisIan La Frenais
Ian La Frenais was
42 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Screenplay'
Thu, Jan 07 1937
Portrait of Walter MirischWalter Mirisch
Walter Mirisch was
57 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Executive Producer'
Tue, Nov 08 1921 –
Fri, Feb 24 2023
Portrait of Byron 'Buzz' BrandtByron 'Buzz' Brandt
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt was
46 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Editor'
Sun, Sep 04 1932 –
Tue, Mar 09 1993
Portrait of Henry ManciniHenry Mancini
Henry Mancini was
55 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Original Music Composer'
Wed, Apr 16 1924 –
Tue, Jun 14 1994
Portrait of John J. LloydJohn J. Lloyd
John J. Lloyd was
57 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Production Design'
Sun, Jan 01 1922 –
Sat, Sep 20 2014
Portrait of Sue YellandSue Yelland
Sue Yelland was
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as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of Anthony HopeAnthony Hope
Anthony Hope would have been no older than
70 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Novel'
Mon, Feb 09 1863 –
Sat, Jul 08 1933
Portrait of Marc E. Meyer Jr.Marc E. Meyer Jr.
Marc E. Meyer Jr. was
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as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Lesley De PettitLesley De Pettit
Lesley De Pettit was
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as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Herwig LibowitzkyHerwig Libowitzky
Herwig Libowitzky was
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as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Joe ChevalierJoe Chevalier
Joe Chevalier was
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as 'Set Decoration'
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