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.
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
Unknown
Lionel Jeffries
Colonel Zapt
Michael Balfour
Unknown
Graham Stark
Unknown
Michael Segal
Unknown
Arthur Howard
Unknown
Norman Rossington
Unknown
Brendan Dillon
Joseph (uncredited)
Crew
Richard Quine
Director
Dick Clement
Screenplay
Ian La Frenais
Screenplay
Anthony Hope
Novel
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Walter Mirisch
Executive Producer
John J. Lloyd
Production Design
Lesley De Pettit
Casting
Sue Yelland
Costume Design
David Tomblin
Second Unit Director
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Marc E. Meyer Jr.
Set Decoration
Joe Chevalier
Set Decoration
Herwig Libowitzky
Art Direction
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