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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
60 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard ThorpeDirector
- Noel LangleyScreenplay
- John L. BalderstonScreenplay
- Edward E. RoseWriter
- Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Stewart GrangerRudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf V
- Deborah KerrPrincess Flavia
- James MasonRupert of Hentzau
- Louis CalhernCol. Zapt
- Jane GreerAntoinette de Mauban
- Lewis StoneThe Cardinal
- Robert DouglasMichael, Duke of Strelsau
- Robert CooteFritz von Tarlenheim
- Peter BroccoJohann
- Francis PierlotJosef
- Jay AdlerCast
- Kathleen FreemanCast
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookkingdomheir to the thronemistaken identityremakeroyaltyidentity swapfictitious country