The Prisoner of Zenda

1979 · 108 MIN · IMDB 5.2 · 1,401 VOTES · DIR. Richard Quine

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 943 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:19 I, King Rudolf IV of Ruritania,...
00:06:51 The only problem is it's wasted on the English.
00:10:28 You try to pretend you don't but I know you like me.
00:13:57 Permit me to choose my weapon.
00:17:51 I couldn't do it.
00:21:01 and thereby you insult me.
00:25:32 Now remember, we must take the King alive.
00:30:45 No, Frewin. This tale must never be told.
00:34:39 This one's got no knickers on.
00:38:06 I've put him in number 3. The one with the most rats.
00:40:57 Tomorrow Rudolf will be crowned King.
00:47:49 No one in the court doubts that you're the King.
00:53:47 Now, begging your pardon,...
00:56:19 There's nothing to worry about.
01:01:24 You are, even now, so irresistable.
01:06:01 -Your name? -Sidney Percival Frewin.
01:09:59 Take this.
01:13:27 So I though, well, I thought I'd like to see you again.
01:17:24 -God go with you, Frewin. -It's better that way.
01:22:56 Fritz.
01:26:58 What are you doing in there?
01:30:22 Oh yes, he is.
01:35:43 I will slit you from your groin...
01:41:17 Walk on, Sylvie!

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed943
Dialogue density8.7 lines / min
First line00:00:19
Final line01:41:17

Production Record

DirectorRichard Quine
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10,000,000
Revenue$15,300,000
IMDb votes1,401