Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.3/10
39 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard QuineDirector
- Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
- Dick ClementScreenplay
- Ian La FrenaisScreenplay
Cast
- Peter SellersRudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin
- Stuart WilsonRupert
- Lynne FrederickPrincess Flavia
- Elke SommerCountess Montparnasse
- Gregory SierraCount Montparnasse
- Catherine SchellMauban
- Jeremy KempDuke Michael
- John LaurieArchbishop
- Ian AbercrombieJohann
- Simon WilliamsCast
- Lionel JeffriesColonel Zapt
- Michael BalfourCast
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Themes
kingdomkidnappingheir to the thronesword fightroyaltyidentity swapfictitious country