The Prisoner of Zenda
"A Swashbuckling Adventure In The Grand Style!"
Originally released in 1952. The Prisoner of Zenda is a adventure film. directed by Richard Thorpe.
Starring Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, and James Mason
Synopsis
A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (56 votes)
Budget
$1.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.6M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stewart Granger
as Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf V
Deborah Kerr
as Princess Flavia
James Mason
as Rupert of Hentzau
Louis Calhern
as Col. Zapt
Jane Greer
as Antoinette de Mauban
Lewis Stone
as The Cardinal
Robert Douglas
as Michael, Duke of Strelsau
Robert Coote
as Fritz von Tarlenheim
Peter Brocco
as Johann
Francis Pierlot
as Josef
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,700,000
- Revenue
- $5,600,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Prisoner of Zenda about?
A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, wh...
Who directed The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda was directed by Richard Thorpe.
How long is The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Prisoner of Zenda released?
The Prisoner of Zenda was released on November 4, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Prisoner of Zenda?
The main cast of The Prisoner of Zenda includes Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, James Mason, Louis Calhern, Jane Greer.