A fun adaptation of Mark Twain's ultimate doppelgänger story. Sean Scully is the beggar ("Tom Canty") who stumbles into the palace of Henry VIII (Paul Rogers) where he encounters a curious Prince of Wales - who might be his twin! The Prince is struggling to find attire for a rather tiresome fancy dress party and hits on the idea of swapping clothes with his new, scruffy, friend. The guards assume the prince is…
Top Cast
Guy Williams
Miles Hendon
Laurence Naismith
Earl of Hertford
Donald Houston
John Canty
Sean Scully
Prince Edward / Tom Canty
Niall MacGinnis
Father Andrew
Geoffrey Keen
Yokel
Paul Rogers
Henry VIII
Dorothy Alison
Mrs. Canty
Jane Asher
Lady Jane Grey
Peter Butterworth
Will the Knifegrinder
Reginald Beckwith
Landlord
Sheila Allen
Princess Mary
Derek Godfrey
Guard
Geoffrey Bayldon
Sir Goeffrey
Nigel Green
The Ruffler
Michael Ripper
Broom Peddler
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FAQ about The Prince and the Pauper
What is The Prince and the Pauper about?
In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while. After many adventures, the prince regains his rightful identity and graciously makes his "twin" a ward of the court.
When was The Prince and the Pauper released?
The Prince and the Pauper was released in 1962.
What genres does The Prince and the Pauper belong to?
The Prince and the Pauper is categorised as Adventure, TV Movie.
Who stars in The Prince and the Pauper?
The cast of The Prince and the Pauper includes Guy Williams, Laurence Naismith, Donald Houston, Sean Scully, Niall MacGinnis.