The Prisoner of Zenda
The most thrilling swordfight ever filmed...
1937 NR 1h 41m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | The Prisoner of Zenda |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 3, 1937 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | villain, based on novel or book, treason, kidnapping, royalty, unrequited love, kingdom, castle, mistaken identity, heir to the throne, orient express, coronation |
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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, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.
When was The Prisoner of Zenda released?
The Prisoner of Zenda was released on Sep 3, 1937 (status: Released).
Who directed The Prisoner of Zenda?
John Cromwell directed The Prisoner of Zenda.
What is the TMDB rating of The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 from 62 votes.