

39 votes
1979
1h 48m
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.
Directed by Richard Quine

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)Status
Released
Release date
August 17, 1979
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$15.3M
Language
English, German, Spanish