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The Prince and the Pauper (1977)

1977-06-03 · 1h 53m · EN
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Tom Canty is a poor English boy who bears a remarkable resemblance to Edward, Prince of Wales and son of King Henry VIII. The two boys meet and decide to play a joke on the court by dressing in each other's clothes, but the plan goes awry when they are separated and each must live the other's life.

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Richard FleischerDirector
Budget
$8M

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Mark LesterMark LesterPrince Edward / Tom CantyOliver ReedOliver ReedMiles HendonCharlton HestonCharlton HestonHenry VIIIDavid HemmingsDavid HemmingsHugh HendonErnest BorgnineErnest BorgnineJohn CantyGeorge C. ScottGeorge C. ScottThe RufflerHarry AndrewsHarry AndrewsHertfordRaquel WelchRaquel WelchLady EdithRex HarrisonRex HarrisonThe Duke of NorfolkSybil DanningSybil DanningMother CantyJulian OrchardJulian Orchard. St.JohnMurray MelvinMurray MelvinPrince's Dresser

Keywords

Sword fight

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Genre affinityDrama · AdventureTheme affinitySword FightDialogue densityDramaDirector preference163175Actor preference63218 · 229026 · 131623Country preferenceGb

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What is The Prince and the Pauper about?

Tom Canty is a poor English boy who bears a remarkable resemblance to Edward, Prince of Wales and son of King Henry VIII. The two boys meet and decide to play a joke on the court by dressing in each other's clothes, but the plan goes awry when they are separated and each must live the other's life.

How long is The Prince and the Pauper?

The Prince and the Pauper has a runtime of 113 minutes.