Storyline

English trout fisher Rudolf Rassendyll is about the only tourist not coming for the coronation of Central-European King Rudolf V at Strelsau, but happens to be a distant relative and is approached on account of their canning resemblance to stand in for the drunken king, in order to prevent his envious half-brother Michael, who arranged spiking his wine to seize the throne when the reputedly less then dutiful Rudolf stays away. The ceremony goes well, and he gets acquainted with the charming royal bride, related princess Flavia, but afterward the king is found to be abducted; he must continue the charade and once the hiding place, the castle of Zenda, is found is involved in the fight between political parties for control over Rudolf V, his throne and his bride, for which a formidable third candidate, Michael's disloyal co-conspirator Rupert of Hentzau, was waiting in the curtains.—KGF Vissers

Plot Keywords

1890s, based on novel, impersonation, 19th century, dual role, prince, color remake of black and white film, coronation, doppelganger, boots, cousin cousin relationship, bound and gagged, tied to a chair, secret passage, poacher, redheaded woman, castle, half brother, tourist, love at first sight

Short Review

Stewart Granger, James Mason and Deborah Kerr romp with gusto through its silly but diverting story...

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