The Prince and the Pauper
Synopsis
The story began in the 1860s in London, England. For as long as he could remember, twelve year old Tom Canty had dreamed of being a Prince. Whenever he was not begging for money for his cruel father, Tom played "being Prince" with his friends. Tom Canty and Prince Edward, the soon to be king, bear a striking resemblance to one another and decide to swap places. Unfortunately, the once innocent trick turns into a nightmare, and the Pauper and the Prince become desperate in their struggle to prove their real identity before it is too late and the Pauper is crowned King.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1996
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Shekter
- Original Title
- The Prince and the Pauper
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Blye Migicovsky Productions, Phoenix Animation Studios, Jaffa Road Management Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Allen
Mark Shekter
Mark Shekter, Garry Blye
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Allen
Director
Mark Shekter
Producer
Garry Blye
Producer
Mark Shekter
Writer
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What is The Prince and the Pauper about?
The story began in the 1860s in London, England. For as long as he could remember, twelve year old Tom Canty had dreamed of being a Prince. Whenever he was not begging for money for his cruel father, Tom played "being Prince" with his friends. Tom Canty and Prince Edward, the soon to be king, bear a striking resemblance to one another and decide to swap places. Unfortunately, the once innocent trick turns into a nightmare, and the Pauper and the Prince become desperate in their struggle to prove their real identity before it is too late and the Pauper is crowned King.
Who directed The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper was directed by Rick Allen.
Who stars in The Prince and the Pauper?
The principal cast of The Prince and the Pauper includes Edward Glen, Colette Stevenson.
When was The Prince and the Pauper released and how long is it?
The Prince and the Pauper was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 44m.