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The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)
director of photography:
Arthur Ibbetson
cast:
Peter Sellers, Stuart Wilson, Lynne Frederick, Elke Sommer, Gregory Sierra, Catherine Schell, Jeremy Kemp, John Laurie
director:
Richard Quine
running time:
108 min.
writer:
Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
synopsis
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.
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.
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