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The Prince and the Pauper (1977)

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.

  • Drama
  • Adventure

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Mark LesterMark LesterPrince Edward / Tom Canty
  • Photo of Oliver ReedOliver ReedMiles Hendon
  • Photo of Charlton HestonCharlton HestonHenry VIII
  • Photo of David HemmingsDavid HemmingsHugh Hendon
  • Photo of Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineJohn Canty
  • Photo of George C. ScottGeorge C. ScottThe Ruffler
  • Photo of Harry AndrewsHarry AndrewsHertford
  • Photo of Raquel WelchRaquel WelchLady Edith
  • Photo of Rex HarrisonRex HarrisonThe Duke of Norfolk
  • Photo of Sybil DanningSybil DanningMother Canty

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