The Prisoner of Zenda
1979 · 108 MIN · IMDB 5.2 · 1,401 VOTES · DIR. Richard Quine
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.
00:10:26 Natalie, you like me, don't you?
00:13:49 Very well, Sire. I am a man of honor.
00:17:38 -Bring her with you -No. Wouldn't work.
00:20:42 Your disguise does not fool me.
00:24:59 May I presume that you will offer me some minimum of creature comfort?
00:30:25 Can you please just fetch the wine.
00:34:09 Help me get him up.
00:37:23 If he is, I'll have to chain a foot.
00:39:50 My butterfly collect...
00:46:48 -You must go. -I refuse. ''Pardon''.
00:52:59 My honor demands satisfaction, Sire.
00:55:50 You, leave us. Leave us.
00:59:57 Sire, you're more desirable than ever.
01:04:48 Mums the word in my business.
01:08:08 However,...
01:12:16 I bloody well could, you know.
01:16:02 I'm sorry, General, I can't do owls.
01:20:03 He's over there.
01:25:40 Must be a bit of a bother...
01:28:14 or I swear I shall shoot again.
01:31:49 for a soldier of fortune like I, there is only one noble course.
01:38:30 Hold onto me.
Cast & Characters
Peter Sellers
Rudolf IV
Peter Sellers
Rudolf V
Peter Sellers
Syd Frewin
Lynne Frederick
Princess Flavia
Lionel Jeffries
General Sapt
Elke Sommer
The Countess
Gregory Sierra
The Count
Jeremy Kemp
Duke Michael
Catherine Schell
Antoinette
Simon Williams
Fritz
Stuart Wilson
Rupert of Hentzau
Norman Rossington
Bruno
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed943
Dialogue density8.7 lines / min
First line00:00:19
Final line01:38:30
Production Record
DirectorRichard Quine
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10,000,000
Revenue$15,300,000
IMDb votes1,401