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The Prince and the Pauper

PG19771h 53mRichard Fleischer
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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're separated and each must live the other's life.

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Based On Novel Or BookSword FightIdentity SwapHenry Viii16th CenturyChildren's AdventurePauper

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What is The Prince and the Pauper (1977) 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 stars in The Prince and the Pauper?

The Prince and the Pauper stars Mark Lester (Prince Edward / Tom Canty), Oliver Reed (Miles Hendon), Charlton Heston (Henry VIII), David Hemmings (Hugh Hendon), Ernest Borgnine (John Canty). The film was directed by Richard Fleischer.

How long is The Prince and the Pauper?

The Prince and the Pauper has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated PG.

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