The Prince and the Pauper backdrop

The Prince and the Pauper 1977 Directed by Richard Fleischer

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 are separated and each must live the other's life.

Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Adventure , Drama
Production Company International Film Productions
Budget $8,000,000
Release Date 3 June 1977
113 mins
Cast
Mark Lester Prince Edward / Tom Canty
Oliver Reed Miles Hendon
Charlton Heston Henry VIII
David Hemmings Hugh Hendon
Ernest Borgnine John Canty
George C. Scott The Ruffler
Harry Andrews Hertford
Raquel Welch Lady Edith
Rex Harrison The Duke of Norfolk
Sybil Danning Mother Canty
Julian Orchard . St.John
Murray Melvin Prince's Dresser
Lalla Ward Princess Elizabeth
Felicity Dean Lady Jane
Preston Lockwood Father Andrew
Tommy Wright Constable
Richard Hurndall Archbishop Cranmer
Dan Meaden 1st Guard
Tyrone Cassidy 2nd Guard
Don Henderson Burly Ruffian
Roy Evans Night Owl
Peter O'Farrell Linklight
Anthony Sharp Dr. Buttes
Peter Cellier Mean Man
Andrew Lodge Captain of the Guard
Igor de Savitch Master of Music
Dervis Ward Forester
Michael Ripper Edith's Servant