The Prince and the Pauper
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Mark Lester
Prince Edward / Tom Canty
Oliver Reed
Miles Hendon
Charlton Heston
Henry VIII
David Hemmings
Hugh Hendon
Ernest Borgnine
John Canty
George C. Scott
The Ruffler
Harry Andrews
Hertford
Raquel Welch
Lady Edith
Rex Harrison
The Duke of Norfolk
Sybil Danning
Mother Canty
Julian Orchard
. St.John
Murray Melvin
Prince's Dresser
Lalla Ward
Princess Elizabeth
Felicity Dean
Lady Jane
Graham Stark
Jester
Preston Lockwood
Father Andrew
Arthur Hewlett
Fat Man
Tommy Wright
Constable
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 24, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Spengler, Berta Domínguez D., George MacDonald Fraser
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- The Prince and the Pauper
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Production Studios
- International Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Pierre Spengler, Berta Domínguez D., George MacDonald Fraser, Mark Twain
Maurice Jarre
Jack Cardiff
Ernest Walter
Pierre Spengler, Ilya Salkind
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Ernest Walter
Editor
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Pierre Spengler
Producer
Ilya Salkind
Producer
Pierre Spengler
Screenplay
Berta Domínguez D.
Screenplay
George MacDonald Fraser
Screenplay
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 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.
Who stars in The Prince and the Pauper?
The principal cast of The Prince and the Pauper includes Mark Lester, Oliver Reed, Charlton Heston, David Hemmings, Ernest Borgnine.
When was The Prince and the Pauper released and how long is it?
The Prince and the Pauper was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
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 Maurice Jarre.
Is The Prince and the Pauper based on a book or true story?
The Prince and the Pauper is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).