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The Prisoner of Zenda

on BBC Two England

continues a season of classic adventure films starring Stewart Granger
James Mason , Deborah Kerr
The third screen version of one of the most famous adventure stories of all time. Here Stewart Granger plays the dual role of the Englishman whose striking resemblance to the King of Ruritania involves him in a plot against the throne. The film's climax is the spectacular sword-fight between Rassendyll and Rupert of Hentzau.
Screenplay JOHN L. BALDERSTON and NOEL LANGLEY Produced by PANDRO S. BERMAN Directed by RICHARD THORPE

Contributors

Unknown:
Stewart Granger
Unknown:
James Mason
Unknown:
Deborah Kerr
Unknown:
John L. Balderston
Produced By:
Pandro S. Berman
Directed By:
Richard Thorpe
Rudolf Rassendyll/King Rudolph V:
Stewart Granger
Princess Flavia:
Deborah Kerr
Rupert of Hentzau:
James Mason
Col Zapt:
Louis Calhern
Antoinette de Mauban:
Jane Greer
Cardinal:
Lewis Stone
Michael, Duke of Strelsau:
Robert Douglas
Fritz von Tarlenheim:
Robert Coote
Johann:
Peter Brocco
Josef:
Francis Pierlot

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