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The Prize

1963 · 134 min · Director: Mark Robson

The Prize (1963) is a mystery drama, directed by Mark Robson. It stars Paul Newman and Edward G. Robinson. The 134-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

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 Max Stratman has been replaced by an impostor, embroiling Craig and his chaperone in a Cold War kidnapping plot.

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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.

Where can I watch The Prize?

The Prize is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Prize?

The Prize runs for 134 minutes (2h 14m).

When did The Prize come out?

The Prize was released in 1963.

Who directed The Prize?

The Prize was directed by Mark Robson.

Who stars in The Prize?

The Prize stars Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, Elke Sommer, Diane Baker.

What is The Prize's rating?

The Prize holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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