Product Details

• Actors: Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, Elke Sommer, Diane Baker, Micheline Presle
• Directors: Mark Robson
• Writers: Ernest Lehman, Irving Wallace
• Producers: Kathryn Hereford, Pandro S. Berman
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English, French, German, Swedish
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Warner)
• VHS Release Date: September 1, 1998
• Run Time: 134 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302413338
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,776 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Prize A Viewer's Reward, December 30, 1999

By	Dorothy N Giandelia (New York State, USA) - See all my reviews

The Prize is a fast, humorous, suspense story set against the backdrop of the Nobel Prize and the Cold War. A great cast headed by Paul Newman, Elke Summer, Diane Baker, Kevin McCarthy, Leo G. Carroll and Edward G. Robinson in one of his later performances.

Paul Newman plays a once promising author, now writing mysteries under a assumed name, who receives the Nobel Prize for Literature. His curiousity leads him into many embarrassing and dangerous situations. No superhero, he uses his wits to survive.

Rarely seen on TV or mentioned in reviews of Newman's career, it is unexpected pleasure to watch. Set against the glories of Stockholm and in color, it is a feast for the armchair traveller. Get the popcorn ready and sit back and enjoy.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Top Drawer !, November 29, 2001

By	Josh bourne (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

After visiting Stockholm a few times I was very keen to see this film. The location is among the most beautiful in the world.
This film is almost 40 years old, however it still looks incredible.
Mark Robinson's direction is very Hitchcock, and in my opinion works better than Newmans and Hitchcocks very own "Torn Curtain" effort.
One of Newmans top ten if you ask me, it's just a shame that it doesn't recieve as much recognition as it deserves. Great fun.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent actors - exciting story - wonderful location!, June 18, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

The players were great. Loved Edward G. playing the duo part, Leo G. Carroll's portrayal of the oft frustrated "organizer", Paul Newman's quick and humerous role and the lovely Elke Sommer doing what she does best. Stockholm was never more beautiful. One of my favorites.