The Prince and the Pauper (1985)

The Prince and the Pauper (1985) poster

A play by Sergei Mikhalkov based on the story by Mark Twain, staged by the Moscow Art Academic Theatre named after M. Gorky. London, mid-16th century. Two boys are born on the same day — Tom, the son of a thief, John Canty, living in a foul alley called the Court of Filth, and Edward, the heir to King Henry VIII. All of England awaits Edward's birth. Tom, on the other hand, is barely wanted even by his own family.

Director: Nikolai Aleksandrovich, Les Tanyuk
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 148 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mikhail Bolotin
Cinematography: Evgeniy Rusakov
Production: Ekran
Country: Soviet Union
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Nikolai Aleksandrovich, Les Tanyuk
More Films in Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Prince and the Pauper about?
A play by Sergei Mikhalkov based on the story by Mark Twain, staged by the Moscow Art Academic Theatre named after M. Gorky. London, mid-16th century. Two boys are born on the same day — Tom, the son of a thief, John Canty, living in a foul alley called the Court of Filth, and Edward, the heir to King Henry VIII. All of England awaits Edward's birth. Tom, on the other hand, is barely wanted even by his own family.
Who directed The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper was directed by Nikolai Aleksandrovich, Les Tanyuk.
Who stars in The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper stars Nina Kilimnik, Vitaly Belyakov, Tatiana Glebova, Vsevolod Abdulov, Sergey Kolesnikov, Mikhail Basov.
How long is The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper has a runtime of 2h 28m (148 minutes).
What genre is The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper is a Adventure, Comedy, Music, TV Movie film.
Where was The Prince and the Pauper produced?
The Prince and the Pauper was produced in Soviet Union.