Peter Sellers Comedy The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) Heads to Blu-ray via Kino Lorber
Kino Lorber is releasing The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) on Blu-ray in March under its KL Studio Classics line, bringing Richard Quine’s final directorial feature back to physical media.
Film Overview
The Prisoner of Zenda is a 1979 American comedy directed by Richard Quine and starring Peter Sellers in multiple roles. The film adapts Anthony Hope’s 1894 adventure novel and centers on mistaken identity, royal intrigue, and political deception on the eve of a coronation.
The cast includes Peter Sellers, Lynne Frederick, Lionel Jeffries, Elke Sommer, Gregory Sierra, Jeremy Kemp, and Catherine Schell. Sellers portrays three characters: King Rudolf IV, King Rudolf V, and London cab driver Sydney Frewin. The screenplay was written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, and the score was composed by Henry Mancini.
Bonus Features
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Paul Anthony Nelson and Lee Zachariah
- Theatrical Trailer
- Optional English Subtitles
Release Date and Availability
The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) will be released on Blu-ray by Kino Lorber on March 3, 2026. It is currently available to pre-order from kinolorber.com.
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