The Prisoner of Zenda
"The most thrilling swordfight ever filmed..."
Originally released in 1937. The Prisoner of Zenda is a romance/adventure film. directed by John Cromwell.
Starring Ronald Colman, Madeleine Carroll, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (57 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$5M
4.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ronald Colman
as Major Rudolf Rassendyll / The Prisoner of Zenda
Madeleine Carroll
as Princess Flavia
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Rupert of Hentzau
Mary Astor
as Antoinette de Mauban
C. Aubrey Smith
as Colonel Zapt
David Niven
as Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim
Raymond Massey
as Black Michael
Montagu Love
as Detchard
Philip Sleeman
as Albert von Lauengram
Eleanor Wesselhoeft
as Frau Holf the Cook
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,250,000
- Revenue
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Selznick International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Prisoner of Zenda about?
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, wh...
Who directed The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda was directed by John Cromwell.
How long is The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Prisoner of Zenda released?
The Prisoner of Zenda was released on September 3, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Prisoner of Zenda?
The main cast of The Prisoner of Zenda includes Ronald Colman, Madeleine Carroll, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Mary Astor, C. Aubrey Smith.