The Little Prince
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Synopsis
After a pilot is forced to make an emergency landing in the Sahara Desert, he befriends a young prince from outer space; the friendship conjures up stories of journeys through the solar system for the stranded aviator.
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1974 The Little Prince Official Trailer 1 Paramount Pictures
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.17x
-$5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Donen
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Jay Lerner
- Original Score
- Frederick Loewe
- Original Title
- The Little Prince
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Donen
Alan Jay Lerner, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Frederick Loewe
Christopher Challis
Peter Boita, George B. Hively
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Boita
Editor
John Barry
Production Design
Alan Jay Lerner
Screenplay
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
George B. Hively
Editor
Stanley Donen
Director
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Prince
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Little Prince about?
After a pilot is forced to make an emergency landing in the Sahara Desert, he befriends a young prince from outer space; the friendship conjures up stories of journeys through the solar system for the stranded aviator.
Who directed The Little Prince?
The Little Prince was directed by Stanley Donen.
Who stars in The Little Prince?
The principal cast of The Little Prince includes Steven Warner, Richard Kiley, Bob Fosse, Gene Wilder, Donna McKechnie.
When was The Little Prince released and how long is it?
The Little Prince was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Little Prince?
The Little Prince had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (0.17 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Little Prince?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Prince was composed by Frederick Loewe.
Is The Little Prince based on a book or true story?
The Little Prince is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Antoine de Saint-Exupéry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Prince?
The Little Prince holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).