Princess Caraboo
“She was everything they dreamed of... And nothing they expected.”
Synopsis
Bristol, England, early 19th century. A beautiful young stranger who speaks a weird language is tried for the crime of begging. But when a man claims that he can translate her dialect, it is understood that the woman is a princess from a far away land. She is then welcomed by a family of haughty aristocrats that only wants to heighten their prestige. However, the local reporter is not at all convinced she is what she claims to be and investigates. Is Caraboo really a princess?
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Top Cast
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Jim Broadbent
Mr. Worrall
Phoebe Cates
Princess Caraboo / Mary Baker
Wendy Hughes
Mrs. Worrall
Kevin Kline
Frixos
John Lithgow
Professor Wilkinson
Stephen Rea
Gutch
Peter Eyre
Lord Apthorpe
Jacqueline Pearce
Lady Apthorpe
Roger Lloyd Pack
Magistrate Haythorne
John Wells
Reverend Hunt
John Lynch
Amon McCarthy
John Sessions
Prince Regent
Arkie Whiteley
Betty
Kate Ashfield
Ella
Ewan Bailey
Ship's Captain
Annabel Brooks
Lady Neville
Anna Chancellor
Mrs. Peake
Rachel Fielding
Mrs. Benson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Austin
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Austin, John Wells
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- Princess Caraboo
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Ardican Films, Beacon Communications, Beacon Pictures, Longfellow Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Austin
Michael Austin, John Wells
Richard Hartley
Freddie Francis
George Akers
Simon Bosanquet, Tom Rosenberg, Marc Abraham, Armyan Bernstein, Andrew S. Karsch
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Austin
Director
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Simon Bosanquet
Producer
Michael Howells
Production Design
Tom Rand
Costume Design
Michael Austin
Writer
George Akers
Editor
Andrew S. Karsch
Producer
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
John Wells
Writer
Romo Gorrara
Stunt Coordinator
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 Princess Caraboo
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What is Princess Caraboo about?
Bristol, England, early 19th century. A beautiful young stranger who speaks a weird language is tried for the crime of begging. But when a man claims that he can translate her dialect, it is understood that the woman is a princess from a far away land. She is then welcomed by a family of haughty aristocrats that only wants to heighten their prestige. However, the local reporter is not at all convinced she is what she claims to be and investigates. Is Caraboo really a princess?
Who directed Princess Caraboo?
Princess Caraboo was directed by Michael Austin.
Who stars in Princess Caraboo?
The principal cast of Princess Caraboo includes Jim Broadbent, Phoebe Cates, Wendy Hughes, Kevin Kline, John Lithgow.
When was Princess Caraboo released and how long is it?
Princess Caraboo was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Princess Caraboo make at the box office?
Princess Caraboo grossed $3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Princess Caraboo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Princess Caraboo was composed by Richard Hartley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Princess Caraboo?
Princess Caraboo holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).