Movie Settings Database

The Prisoner of Zenda

When:

The 1890s

A Swashbuckling Adventure In The Grand Style! — King Rudolf V of Ruritania is suddenly abducted just days before his coronation is to take place. The king's evil brother, Prince Rupert, is behind the kidnapping plot and plans to seize the throne for himself. As the king's supporters try to find him, they stumble upon Rudolf Rassendyl, an identical distant cousin who can pose as the betrayed ruler. The plan works well until the king's fiancée, Princess Flavia, suspects foul play.

Released in 1952 — 96 minutes

Genre:

Adventure

Languages:

English Italian