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
46 years ago
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy
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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'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 08 1925 –
Died: Thu, Jul 24 1980
Portrait of Stuart WilsonStuart Wilson. Stuart Wilson was 32 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Rupert'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 25 1946
Portrait of Lynne FrederickLynne Frederick. Lynne Frederick was 25 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Princess Flavia'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 25 1954 –
Died: Wed, Apr 27 1994
Portrait of Elke SommerElke Sommer. Elke Sommer was 38 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Countess Montparnasse'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 05 1940
Portrait of Gregory SierraGregory Sierra. Gregory Sierra was 42 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Count Montparnasse'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 25 1937 –
Died: Mon, Jan 04 2021
Portrait of Catherine SchellCatherine Schell. Catherine Schell was 35 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Mauban'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 17 1944
Portrait of Jeremy KempJeremy Kemp. Jeremy Kemp was 44 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Duke Michael'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 03 1935 –
Died: Fri, Jul 19 2019
Portrait of John LaurieJohn Laurie. John Laurie was 82 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Archbishop'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 24 1897 –
Died: Mon, Jun 23 1980
Portrait of Ian AbercrombieIan Abercrombie. Ian Abercrombie was 44 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Johann'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 11 1934 –
Died: Thu, Jan 26 2012
Portrait of Simon WilliamsSimon Williams. Simon Williams was 33 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Birthday: Sun, Jun 16 1946
Portrait of Lionel JeffriesLionel Jeffries. Lionel Jeffries was 53 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Colonel Zapt'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 10 1926 –
Died: Fri, Feb 19 2010
Portrait of Michael BalfourMichael Balfour. Michael Balfour was 61 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Birthday: Mon, Feb 11 1918 –
Died: Fri, Oct 24 1997
Portrait of Graham StarkGraham Stark. Graham Stark was 57 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Birthday: Fri, Jan 20 1922 –
Died: Tue, Oct 29 2013
Portrait of Michael SegalMichael Segal. Michael Segal was 54 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Birthday: Sat, Nov 01 1924 –
Died: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Portrait of Arthur HowardArthur Howard. Arthur Howard was 69 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Birthday: Tue, Jan 18 1910 –
Died: Sun, Jun 18 1995
Portrait of Norman RossingtonNorman Rossington. Norman Rossington was 50 in The Prisoner of Zenda
Birthday: Mon, Dec 24 1928 –
Died: Fri, May 21 1999
Portrait of Brendan DillonBrendan Dillon. Brendan Dillon was 60 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Joseph (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 24 1918 –
Died: Tue, Mar 15 2011

Crew

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