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The Prince and the Pauper

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The Prince and the Pauper
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2hrs 1min
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1977
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Anchor Bay
Synopsis: A poor commoner and a young prince each find out how the other half lives in this adventure story based on the classic tale by Mark Twain. Tom Canty (Mark Lester) is a young man from a laboring family who bears a striking resemblance to Prince Edward (also played by Lester), the son of King Henry VIII (Charlton Heston) and heir to his throne. Tom and Edward meet by chance, and they decide to exchange places briefly as a lark; Edward will get to live as an ordinary boy, and Tom will be able to enjoy ... Full Synopsis
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Whatever its flaws, The Prince and the Pauper is certainly a lavish and visually stylish adaptation of the Mark Twain classic. The sets and costumes are quite eye-catching, and Jack Cardiff has photographed the proceedings to take advantage of every opportunity to show them and the cast off. And quite a few members of that cast are well worth showing off. Even if Oliver Reed could perhaps have benefited ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Miles Hendon
Prince Edward, Tom Canty, Tom Canty/Prince Edward
John Canty
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