The Prince and the Surfer
“Surfer's Rule!”
Synopsis
The classic Twain story "The Prince and the Pauper" gets a modern slant when Prince Edward of Gelfland switches places with Southern California surfer Cash Canty. Both discover a new world of romance, danger, and adventure beyond their wildest dreams.
Top Cast
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Cash Canty / Prince Edward of Gelfland
Robert Englund
Kratski
Vincent Schiavelli
Baumgarten
Jennifer O'Neill
Queen Albertina
Jason Strickland
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Linda Cardellini
Melissa
Shepard Koster
Peter
Arye Gross
Vince
C. Thomas Howell
Dean
Katie Johnston
Galina
Allyce Beasley
Constance
Gregory Poppen
Bodybuilder
Steven Green
Bodyguard
Lawrence DiBlasio
Bodyguard
Alyse Mandel
Maid
Timothy Bottoms
Johnny Canty
Jon Voight
Narrator
Duane King
Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Gieras, Arye Gross
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Twain, Gregory Poppen
- Original Score
- Erik Lundmark
- Original Title
- The Prince and the Surfer
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Gieras, Arye Gross
Mark Twain, Gregory Poppen
Erik Lundmark
Thomas M. Harting
Dennis M. O'Connor
Dorothy Koster Paul, Hank Paul, Steven Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Gieras
Director
Arye Gross
Director
Thomas M. Harting
Director of Photography
George L. Little
Costume Design
John B. Josselyn
Production Design
Steven Paul
Producer
Dennis M. O'Connor
Editor
Erik Lundmark
Original Music Composer
Gregory Poppen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prince and the Surfer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prince and the Surfer about?
The classic Twain story "The Prince and the Pauper" gets a modern slant when Prince Edward of Gelfland switches places with Southern California surfer Cash Canty. Both discover a new world of romance, danger, and adventure beyond their wildest dreams.
Who directed The Prince and the Surfer?
The Prince and the Surfer was directed by Gregory Gieras, Arye Gross.
Who stars in The Prince and the Surfer?
The principal cast of The Prince and the Surfer includes Sean Kellman, Robert Englund, Vincent Schiavelli, Jennifer O'Neill, Jason Strickland.
When was The Prince and the Surfer released and how long is it?
The Prince and the Surfer was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prince and the Surfer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prince and the Surfer was composed by Erik Lundmark.
Is The Prince and the Surfer based on a book or true story?
The Prince and the Surfer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prince and the Surfer?
The Prince and the Surfer holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).