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The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)

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Release Date: May 25, 1979 Wide

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The beloved novel by Anthony Hope is shown here in its sixth film adaptation. In this story, Peter Sellers is Rudolf IV, the reigning monarch of the tiny nation of Ruritania. One day, while flying in a hot air balloon, a champagne cork sends him plummeting to his death. The rightful heir, who is to be crowned Rudolf V (also Peter Sellers), is kidnapped by Duke Michael (Jeremy Kemp), who is next in line for the throne. Luckily, the good guys find Syd (Peter Sellers once again), a London

PG, 1 hr. 48 min.

Action & Adventure, Comedy

Directed By: Richard Quine

In Theaters: May 25, 1979 Wide

Universal Pictures

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Very cute movie... it is a typical English humor, but many a movies have been written buy this same story line.

November 1, 2010

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