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Pippin

Pippin

His Life and Times

19817.51h 52m

Overview

A mysterious performance troupe led by a Leading Player tells the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. Taped at Hamilton Place in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Directed by David Sheehan
Written by Stephen Schwartz, Roger O. Hirson
Produced by David Sheehan
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Top Cast

Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen

Leading Player

William Katt

William Katt

Pippin

Chita Rivera

Chita Rivera

Fastrada

Martha Raye

Martha Raye

Bertha

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Leslie Denniston

Catherine

Benjamin Rayson

Benjamin Rayson

Charlemagne

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Christopher Chadman

Lewis

C

Carmine Rizzo

Theo

J

Joanie P. Oneill

Player

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Debra Phelan

Player

Themes & Keywords

musicalfilmed theater

About Pippin

Pippin is a music, comedy, romance film released in 1981 exploring themes of musical, filmed theater. Directed by David Sheehan, it stars Ben Vereen, William Katt, Chita Rivera. A mysterious performance troupe led by a Leading Player tells the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. Taped at Hamilton Place in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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