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.
Acting
Sellers triple-role madness—each Rudolf more unhinged than the last.
Costume
Ruritania's military uniforms are giving discount Nutcracker realness.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI sword fights with actual stakes and sweaty men in tights.
Director
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
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