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The Prisoner of Zenda

1979 · 108 min

A frothy, silly swashbuckling romp where one comic actor plays multiple royals and commoners, coasting on charm and slapstick.

Directed by: Richard Quine
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Starring: Peter Sellers, Stuart Wilson, Lynne Frederick

Overview: 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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Directed by: Richard Quine
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Starring: Peter Sellers, Stuart Wilson, Lynne Frederick

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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 3 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
power
love
betrayal
loyalty
Places: fantasy world
big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	5
Horror	0
Humour	7
Realism	3
Romance	5
Tension	3
Darkness	2
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	3

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Genres: action, adventure, comedy
Directed by: Richard Quine
Written by: Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
Starring: Peter Sellers, Stuart Wilson, Lynne Frederick, Elke Sommer, Gregory Sierra, Catherine Schell, Jeremy Kemp, John Laurie
Music: Henry Mancini
Cinematography: Arthur Ibbetson
Runtime: 108 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English, German, Spanish

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