Crossed Swords (The Prince and the Pauper) (1977)
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39% of users liked it
(1,611 ratings)
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 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 VIII (Charlton Heston) and heir to his throne. Tom and Edward meet by chance, and they decide to exchange places briefly as a lark; Edward will get to live as an ordinary boy, and Tom will be able to enjoy the perks of royalty. But the two are separated before they can let everyone in on the joke, and Tom discovers as he pretends to be Price Edward that the castle is awash in corruption. Originally released as Crossed Swords, The Prince and the Pauper also features Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, George C. Scott, and Rex Harrison. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Richard Fleischer
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
PG,
- In Theaters
- Mar 17, 1977 Wide
- On DVD
- Aug 15, 2000
Critic Reviews
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, 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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Cast
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Oliver Reed
as Miles Hendon
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Raquel Welch
as Edith
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Mark Lester
as Prince Edward, Tom Canty
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Ernest Borgnine
as John Canty
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George C. Scott
as The Ruffler
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Rex Harrison
as Norfolk
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David Hemmings
as Hugh Hendon
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Charlton Heston
as Henry VIII
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Harry Andrews
as Hertford
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Murray Melvin
as The Prince's Dresser
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Sybil Danning
as Mother Canty
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Felicity Dean
as Lady Jane Grey
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Lalla Ward
as Princess Elizabeth
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Julian Orchard
as St. John
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Graham Stark
as Jester
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Sydney Bromley
as Peasant
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Peter Cellier
as Mean Man
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Roy Evans
as Night Owl
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Harry Fowler
as Nipper
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Arthur Hewlett
as Fat Man
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Richard Hurndall
as Cranmer
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Preston Lockwood
as Father Andrew
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Andrew Lodge
as Capt. of the Guard
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Ruth Madoc
as Moll
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Peter O'Farrell
as Linklight
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Michael Ripper
as Edith's Servant
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Anthony Sharp
as Dr. Buttes
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Dudley Sutton
as Hodge
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Dervis Ward
as Forester
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William Lawford
as Mandrake
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Dan Meaden
as 1st Guard
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Tommy Wright
as Constable
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Don Henderson
as Burly Ruffian
