The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.
PG 1996 · 101 min · ★ 5.6 · Adventure, Drama
When young computer genius Rudy inherits his father's business his avaricious uncle has him kidnapped and held hostage until the boy signs off all rights to the lucrative enterprise. Not wanting the uncle to control, a pair of corporate executives happen upon a youth who looks just like the missing heir. In hopes of keeping the business afloat, they substitute him at the board meetings.
Directed by Stefan Scaini · Written by Rodman Gregg
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Jonathan Jackson Rudy Gatewick / Oliver Gillis -
Richard Lee Jackson Douglas Gatewick -
William Shatner Michael Gatewick -
Jay Brazeau Professor Wooley -
Don S. Davis Colonel Zapf -
Katharine Isabelle Fiona (as Katherine Isobel) -
John Tench Leon -
Jed Rees Buddy -
Mark Acheson Frankie -
Howard Dell Coach Wilson -
Sean Amsing Charlie Rosemerkel -
Demetri Goritsas Baxter
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