description The Prize Overview
The Prize is a 1963 American spy film directed by Mark Robson and starring Paul Newman, Elke Sommer, and Edward G. Robinson. Adapted from Irving Wallace’s novel, the movie was produced by Pandro S. Berman and features an early score by Jerry Goldsmith.
It tells the story of a romantic entanglement within the context of espionage.
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info The Prize Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1963 |
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What is the spy plot in The Prize about?
Paul Newman's Andrew Craig travels to Stockholm to accept the Nobel Prize in Literature and discovers that the ceremony is entangled with espionage. The danger centers on Nobel laureate Dr. Max Stratman, played by Edward G. Robinson.
Who plays the main characters in The Prize?
Paul Newman plays author Andrew Craig, Elke Sommer plays his Swedish guide Inger Lisa Andersson, and Edward G. Robinson plays Dr. Max Stratman. The cast also includes Diane Baker, Micheline Presle, and Gérard Oury.
Was The Prize adapted from a book?
Yes, the 1963 film adapts Irving Wallace's novel The Prize. Mark Robson directed it, Ernest Lehman wrote the screenplay, and Jerry Goldsmith composed one of his early film scores.
How long is The Prize, and what kind of film is it?
The Prize runs for about 134 minutes and combines a spy thriller with romantic comedy elements. Its story moves between Nobel events, international intrigue, and the relationships among the laureates in Stockholm.
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