Overview
A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a dip in the river. The princess is doing the same, unbeknownst to the bass player, but when someone steals their clothes, the bass player helps the princess to preserve her dignity by transporting her back to the castle in his bass case, and along the way they discover they have feelings for each other. Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov.
Director and cast
- John Cleese as Smychkov
- Connie Booth as Princess Costanza
- Graham Crowden as Count Alexei
- Freddie Jones as Maestro Lakeyich
- Jonathan Lynn as Leader of the Orchestra
- Andrew Sachs as Musician Zhuchkov
- Desmond Jones as Musician Razmakhaikin
- Dennis Ramsden as Prince Bibulov
- John Moffatt as Majordomo
- Terry Nelson as Thief
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