The Prisoner of Zenda
(1937)
Overview
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.
Director
John Cromwell
Top Billed
Ronald Colman
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CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10June 20, 2022
Ronald Colman probably wishes he'd chosen another fishing venue as his "Maj. Rassendyll" arrives in the tiny kingdom of Ruritania just as it's king is about to be crowned. He might have suspected something when his border greeting seemed a bit formal, but a wander in the woods puts him face to face with the King - his doppelgänger if ever there was one. He is invited back to the hunting lodge for a glass or two and next thing he is rudely woken i… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,250,000
Revenue
$5,000,000