The Prince and the Pauper (1977)

When peasant Tom Canty meets the Prince of Wales, the two are dumbfounded by their resemblance and, on a lark, they trade places. But their prank has unforeseen consequences after the king unexpectedly passes away.

Director: Richard Fleischer
Cast: David Hemmings, Oliver Reed, Julian Orchard, Harry Andrews, Raquel Welch, Charlton Heston, Ernest Borgnine, George C. Scott, Rex Harrison, Mark Lester
Runtime: 01h 47m
Type: Movie

The Prince and the Pauper (1977)

When peasant Tom Canty meets the Prince of Wales, the two are dumbfounded by their resemblance and, on a lark, they trade places. But their prank has unforeseen consequences after the king unexpectedly passes away.

Director: Richard Fleischer
Cast: David Hemmings, Oliver Reed, Julian Orchard, Harry Andrews, Raquel Welch, Charlton Heston, Ernest Borgnine, George C. Scott, Rex Harrison, Mark Lester
Runtime: 01h 47m
Type: Movie
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