The Prize
"He ordered a martini... kissed a girl... and was plunged into a nightmare of danger!"
Originally released in 1963. The Prize is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Mark Robson. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, and Elke Sommer
Synopsis
A group of Nobel laureates descends on Stockholm to accept their awards. Among them is American novelist Andrew Craig, a former literary luminary now writing pulp detective stories to earn a living. Craig, who is infamous for his drinking and womanizing, formulates a wild theory that physics prize winner Dr. Max Stratman has been replaced by an impostor, embroiling Craig and his chaperone in a Cold War kidnapping plot.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (111 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Newman
as Andrew Craig
Edward G. Robinson
as Max Stratman/Walter Stratman
Elke Sommer
as Inger Lisa Andersson
Diane Baker
as Emily Stratman
Micheline Presle
as Denise Marceau
Gérard Oury
as Claude Marceau
Sergio Fantoni
as Carlo Farelli
Kevin McCarthy
as John Garrett
Leo G. Carroll
as Bertil Jacobsson
Sacha Pitoëff
as Dranyi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Roxbury Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Prize about?
A group of Nobel laureates descends on Stockholm to accept their awards. Among them is American novelist Andrew Craig, a former literary luminary now writing pulp detective stories to earn a living...
Who directed The Prize?
The Prize was directed by Mark Robson.
How long is The Prize?
The Prize has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was The Prize released?
The Prize was released on December 25, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Prize?
The main cast of The Prize includes Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, Elke Sommer, Diane Baker, Micheline Presle.
Is The Prize worth watching?
The Prize has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 111 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.