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The Prince and the Pauper (1962): Cast

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The Prince and the Pauper is a 1962 adventure film directed by Don Chaffey, starring Sean Scully as Prince Edward / Tom Canty, Geoffrey Keen and Niall MacGinnis. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Prince and the Pauper (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Don Chaffey
Genre
Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Prince and the Pauper About?

The premise of The Prince and the Pauper without spoilers.

In 1537 London, a royal heir and a poor street youth who look identical cross paths and, on a whim, trade places. Their brief swap leads to a series of misadventures through the city and royal court. Ultimately the prince restores his true identity and, grateful for the experience, adopts the boy as a ward of the court.

The Prince and the Pauper Themes & Keywords

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  • prince
  • poverty
  • 16th century england
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Cast & crew

The Prince and the Pauper Cast & Characters

Sean Scully leads the cast as Prince Edward / Tom Canty, with Geoffrey Keen as Yokel and Niall MacGinnis as Father Andrew. Directed by Don Chaffey; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Don Chaffey

More films directed by Don Chaffey, best-rated first: Jason and the Argonauts, One Million Years B.C., Pete's Dragon and International Airport.

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The Prince and the Pauper FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Prince and the Pauper, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Prince and the Pauper?

The Prince and the Pauper runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Prince and the Pauper released?

The Prince and the Pauper was released on March 11, 1962.

Who directed The Prince and the Pauper?

The Prince and the Pauper was directed by Don Chaffey.

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Who is in the cast of The Prince and the Pauper?

The Prince and the Pauper stars Sean Scully as Prince Edward / Tom Canty, Geoffrey Keen as Yokel and Niall MacGinnis as Father Andrew, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Prince and the Pauper have a post-credit scene?

No. The Prince and the Pauper has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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