

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
3.5
Cast

Peter Sellers
Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Sidney Frewin

Stuart Wilson
Rupert

Lynne Frederick
Princess Flavia

Elke Sommer
Countess Montparnasse

Gregory Sierra
Count Montparnasse

Catherine Schell
Mauban

Jeremy Kemp
Duke Michael

John Laurie
Archbishop

Ian Abercrombie
Johann

Simon Williams

Lionel Jeffries
Colonel Zapt
Michael Balfour

Graham Stark

Michael Segal

Arthur Howard

Norman Rossington

Brendan Dillon
Joseph (uncredited)
Crew
Executive Producer
Director
Novel
Director of Photography
Original Music Composer
Screenplay
Editor
Casting
Production Design
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Second Unit Director
Details
Release Date
1979-08-17
Runtime
108 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
German
Spanish
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Action
Adventure
Comedy