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The Prisoner of Zenda

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.

Credits

The Prisoner of Zenda Cast

Name Character
John Laurie He was 82, 83 years old when he died as Archbishop
Gregory Sierra He was 38, now 83 years old as Count Montparnasse
Elke Sommer She was 38, now 84 years old as Countess Montparnasse
Lynne Frederick She was 25, 39 years old when she died as Princess Flavia
Stuart Wilson He was 32, now 77 years old as Rupert
Peter Sellers He was 53, 54 years old when he died as Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin
Jeremy Kemp He was 44, 84 years old when he died as Duke Michael
Ian Abercrombie He was 44, 77 years old when he died as Johann
Catherine Schell She was 35, now 80 years old as Mauban

The Prisoner of Zenda Crew

Name Department
Arthur Ibbetson as Director of Photography. He was 56 (75) years old when He died Camera
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt as Editor. Editing
Anthony Hope as Novel. He was 116 (70) years old when He died Writing
Lesley De Pettit as Casting. Production
Henry Mancini as Original Music Composer. He was 55 (70) years old when He died Sound
Dick Clement as Screenplay. He was 41 (now 87) years old Writing
Ian La Frenais as Screenplay. He was 43 (now 88) years old Writing
Sue Yelland as Costume Design. Costume & Make-Up
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The Prisoner of Zenda (45 years)

  • Release day: Friday, August 17, 1979
  • Runtime: 108 minutes