The Prince and the Pauper

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Richard FleischerDirector
• Berta Domínguez D.Screenplay
• George MacDonald FraserScreenplay
• Pierre SpenglerScreenplay
• Maurice JarreOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Mark LesterPrince Edward / Tom Canty
• Oliver ReedMiles Hendon
• Charlton HestonHenry VIII
• David HemmingsHugh Hendon
• Ernest BorgnineJohn Canty
• George C. ScottThe Ruffler
• Harry AndrewsHertford
• Raquel WelchLady Edith
• Rex HarrisonThe Duke of Norfolk
• Sybil DanningMother Canty
• Julian Orchard. St.John
• Murray MelvinPrince's Dresser

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