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The Prize

1963 · 134 min Mystery Thriller
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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 Max Stratman has been replaced by an impostor, embroiling Craig and his chaperone in a Cold War kidnapping plot.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1963
Country United States of America
Genre Mystery, Thriller
Director Mark Robson
Runtime 134 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (112 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension economically — doesn't waste it, holds it in reserve. The film pins you to your seat methodically, without rushing.

Sustains tension exactly as long as needed. May dip slightly after — but the overall level is good.

For viewers who appreciate intelligent genre work without dumbing down.

Director: Mark Robson

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Alone or with a partner. Quiet, dark. Phone on silent.

🎭 Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Andrew Craig

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Max Stratman/Walter Stratman

Elke Sommer

Elke Sommer

Inger Lisa Andersson

Diane Baker

Diane Baker

Emily Stratman

Micheline Presle

Micheline Presle

Denise Marceau

Gérard Oury

Gérard Oury

Claude Marceau

Sergio Fantoni

Sergio Fantoni

Carlo Farelli

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

John Garrett

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

Bertil Jacobsson

Sacha Pitoëff

Sacha Pitoëff

Dranyi

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