The Prisoner of Zenda (
1979) | IMDb:
5.1
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.
Starring:
Peter Sellers
,
Stuart Wilson
,
Lynne Frederick
,
Elke Sommer
,
Gregory Sierra
,
Catherine Schell
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (
1968) | IMDb:
6.9
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.
Camelot (
1967) | IMDb:
6.5
The plot of his illegitimate son Mordred to gain the throne, and Guinevere's growing attachment to Sir Lancelot, threatens to topple King Arthur and destroy his "round table" of knights.
Starring:
Richard Harris
,
Vanessa Redgrave
,
Franco Nero
,
David Hemmings
,
Lionel Jeffries
,
Laurence Naismith
The Long Ships (
1964) | IMDb:
6
Moorish ruler El Mansuh is determined to locate a massive bell made of gold known as the "Mother of Voices." Viking explorer Rolfe also becomes intent on finding the mythical treasure, and sails with his crew from Scandinavia to Africa to track it down. Reluctantly working together, El Mansuh and Rolfe, along with their men, embark on a quest for the prized object, but only one leader will be able to claim the bell as his own — if it even exists at all.
Starring:
Richard Widmark
,
Sidney Poitier
,
Russ Tamblyn
,
Rosanna Schiaffino
,
Oskar Homolka
,
Edward Judd
Directed by:
Jack Cardiff
The Nun's Story (
1959) | IMDb:
7.5
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Starring:
Audrey Hepburn
,
Peter Finch
,
Edith Evans
,
Peggy Ashcroft
,
Dean Jagger
,
Mildred Dunnock