The Prince and the Pauper(1977)
Overview
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're separated and each must live the other's life.
Director
Richard Fleischer
Studio
International Film Productions
Budget
$8M
Cast
Mark Lester
as Prince Edward / Tom Canty
Oliver Reed
as Miles Hendon
Charlton Heston
as Henry VIII
David Hemmings
as Hugh Hendon
Ernest Borgnine
as John Canty
George C. Scott
as The Ruffler
Harry Andrews
as Hertford
Raquel Welch
as Lady Edith
Rex Harrison
as The Duke of Norfolk
Sybil Danning
as Mother Canty
Julian Orchard
as . St.John
Murray Melvin
as Prince's Dresser
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$8M
Production Companies
International Film Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prince and the Pauper?▼
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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're separated and each must live the other's life.
Who directed The Prince and the Pauper?▼
The Prince and the Pauper was directed by Richard Fleischer and released in 1977. It is a drama, adventure film.
How long is The Prince and the Pauper?▼
The Prince and the Pauper has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in The Prince and the Pauper?▼
The cast of The Prince and the Pauper includes Mark Lester as Prince Edward / Tom Canty, Oliver Reed as Miles Hendon, Charlton Heston as Henry VIII, David Hemmings as Hugh Hendon, Ernest Borgnine as John Canty and more.
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