The Prince and the Pauper
Принц и нищий
Synopsis
A play by Sergei Mikhalkov based on the story by Mark Twain, staged by the Moscow Art Academic Theatre named after M. Gorky. London, mid-16th century. Two boys are born on the same day — Tom, the son of a thief, John Canty, living in a foul alley called the Court of Filth, and Edward, the heir to King Henry VIII. All of England awaits Edward's birth. Tom, on the other hand, is barely wanted even by his own family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikolai Aleksandrovich, Les Tanyuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergey Mikhalkov, Mark Twain
- Original Score
- Mikhail Bolotin
- Original Title
- Принц и нищий
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Studios
- Ekran
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikolai Aleksandrovich, Les Tanyuk
Sergey Mikhalkov, Mark Twain
Mikhail Bolotin
Evgeniy Rusakov
Department Leadership Roster
Nikolai Aleksandrovich
Director
Les Tanyuk
Director
Sergey Mikhalkov
Writer
Evgeniy Rusakov
Director of Photography
Boris Messerer
Production Design
Viktor Lukyanov
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prince and the Pauper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prince and the Pauper about?
A play by Sergei Mikhalkov based on the story by Mark Twain, staged by the Moscow Art Academic Theatre named after M. Gorky. London, mid-16th century. Two boys are born on the same day — Tom, the son of a thief, John Canty, living in a foul alley called the Court of Filth, and Edward, the heir to King Henry VIII. All of England awaits Edward's birth. Tom, on the other hand, is barely wanted even by his own family.
Who directed The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper was directed by Nikolai Aleksandrovich, Les Tanyuk.
Who stars in The Prince and the Pauper?
The principal cast of The Prince and the Pauper includes Nina Kilimnik, Vitaly Belyakov, Tatiana Glebova, Vsevolod Abdulov, Sergey Kolesnikov.
When was The Prince and the Pauper released and how long is it?
The Prince and the Pauper was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prince and the Pauper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prince and the Pauper was composed by Mikhail Bolotin.