Crossed Swords (The Prince and the Pauper)

Crossed Swords (The Prince and the Pauper) (1977)

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A poor commoner and a young prince each find out how the other half lives in this adventure story based on the classic tale by Mark Twain. Tom Canty (Mark Lester) is a young man from a laboring family who bears a striking resemblance to Prince Edward (also played by Lester), the son of King Henry… More

PG, 2 hr. 1 min.
Directed By
Richard Fleischer
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Mar 17, 1977 Wide
On DVD
Aug 15, 2000

Critic Reviews

  • , Empire Magazine

    Charming, funny and great turns from a cast with no finger-wagging. But if you don't like psychosis-inducing imagery, steer clear.

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  • jay n


    Star studded but lackluster version of the Prince and the Pauper. Reed, Scott and Harrison acquit themselves well and Raquel, who has a nothing part, looks beautiful.

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