The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

90 mins | Adventure, Family | Jan. 1, 2000

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.

The Prince and the Pauper

90 mins | Adventure, Family | Jan. 1, 2000

The Prince and the Pauper
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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers
Original title The Prince and the Pauper
Directors Giles Foster
Writers Duke Fenady, Dominic Minghella, Mark Twain

Cast

Aidan Quinn

as Miles Hendon

Alan Bates

as Re Enrico VIII

Jonathan Hyde

as Lord Hertford

Jonathan Timmins

as Principe Edward

Robert Timmins

as Thomas

Tim Potter

as Chief Gentleman

Ian Redford

as John Canty

Alison Newman

as Ann Canty

Aaron Keeling

as Daniel Hunter

János Gyuriska

as Hugh Hendon

Ruth Platt

as Sarah

James Saxon

as Father Abbot

Perdita Weeks

as Lady Jane Grey

Luke Smith

as Kitchen Boy

Lajos Balázsovits

as High Sheriff

James Greene

as Archbishop

Paul Brooke

as Magistrate

Joanna Bacon

as Applecart Lady

Michael Mehlmann

as Gentleman of the Balm

Sándor Téri

as Innocent Bystander

Zoltán Gera

as Merchant

Zoltán Bezerédi

as Ruffian

Piroska Molnár

as Farmers Wife

László Görög

as Magistrates Clerk

Bereczki Zoltán

as Footman

Gábor Harsai

as Gentleman of Face

Ferenc Hujber

as Constable

Antal Leisen

as Gentleman of Water

Gyula Mesterházy

as Prince servant

Ferenc Némethy

as Inmate #2

Imre Sipos

as Inmate #1

László Áron

as Court Physician