The Prince and the Pauper
1977 · 1h 53m · PG
Adventure, Drama
Directed by
Richard Fleischer
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The Prince and the Pauper
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Richard Fleischer Director
- Mark Lester as Prince Edward / Tom Canty
- Oliver Reed as Miles Hendon
- Charlton Heston as Henry VIII
- David Hemmings as Hugh Hendon
- Ernest Borgnine as John Canty
- George C. Scott as The Ruffler
- Harry Andrews as Hertford
- Raquel Welch as Lady Edith
- Rex Harrison as The Duke of Norfolk
- Sybil Danning as Mother Canty
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