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The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

20006.21h 30m

Overview

An adaptation of the classic, "The Prince and the Pauper" is the retelling of Edward Tudor and young Thomas Canty, two amazing look-alikes caught up in imperial intrigue and scandal. In fleeing from his violent father, Tom stumbles into the palace courtyard, and is seen by young Prince Edward, who takes him in. Each desiring to see what the other's life is like, the boys impulsively switch identities... little knowing what disaster lies ahead at this fault of thought. And soon Thomas becomes a pawn in the hands of Edward's malicious and greedy uncle, who would have the kingdom for himself.

Directed by Giles Foster
Written by Mark Twain, Dominic Minghella, Duke Fenady
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Top Cast

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

Miles Hendon

Alan Bates

Alan Bates

Re Enrico VIII

Jonathan Hyde

Jonathan Hyde

Lord Hertford

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Jonathan Timmins

Principe Edward

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Robert Timmins

Thomas

Tim Potter

Tim Potter

Chief Gentleman

Ian Redford

Ian Redford

John Canty

Alison Newman

Alison Newman

Ann Canty

Aaron Keeling

Aaron Keeling

Daniel Hunter

János Gyuriska

János Gyuriska

Hugh Hendon

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Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookprincetudorlook-alike16th centurybritish monarchy

About The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper is a adventure, family film released in 2000 exploring themes of based on novel or book, prince, tudor, look-alike, 16th century, british monarchy. Directed by Giles Foster, it stars Aidan Quinn, Alan Bates, Jonathan Hyde. An adaptation of the classic, "The Prince and the Pauper" is the retelling of Edward Tudor and young Thomas Canty, two amazing look-alikes caught up in imperial intrigue and scandal. In fleeing from his violent father, Tom stumbles into the palace courtyard, and is seen by young Prince Edward, who takes him in. Each desiring to see what the other's life is like, the boys impulsively switch identities... little knowing what disaster lies ahead at this fault of thought. And soon Thomas becomes a pawn in the hands of Edward's malicious and greedy uncle, who would have the kingdom for himself.

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