Edward halts the ceremony and he and Tom swap back to their original positions, admitting to each other that they were not good at each other's position. Shooting took place in England and Hungary. He agreed provided he could have a new script and a bigger budget - $7 million. A key change in the adaptation was changing the ages of the prince and the pauper from nine in the novel to sixteen.

The film was in limbo during the development. He not only "mouse-querades" as a pampered prince who longs to explore the outside world, but also a look-alike peasant who struggles to make ends meet. And soon Thomas becomes a pawn in the hands of Edward's malicious and greedy uncle, who would have the kingdom for himself.The two lads in the lead do excellently well at their parts, and with a surrounding cast of well-known television and film personalities, the story shines with beautiful costuming and fine swordsmanship. Most filming in Hungary took place in Sopron and Budapest. [1][3], The Salkinds had a big success with The Three Musketeers (1973) which re-activated their interest in Prince and the Pauper. The Prince and the Pauper (US title: Crossed Swords) is a 1977 action adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer, based on the 1881 novel The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. A modern day telling of the Mark Twain classic, The Prince and the Pauper. Outside, Edward is rescued by skilled swordsman Sir Miles Hendon. We know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime. It stars Oliver Reed, Ernest Borgnine, Raquel Welch, George C. Scott, Charlton Heston, Sir Rex Harrison, and Mark Lester, playing the dual role of Edward VI of England and Tom Canty. This FAQ is empty. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Los Angeles Times 28 Feb 1977: f7. An excellent and worthy adaptation of the classic, "The Prince and the Pauper" is the retelling of Edward Tudor and young Thomas Canty, two amazing look-alikes caught up in imperial intrigue and scandal.

The Prince and the Pauper. The Prince and the Pauper (1937) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The Prince and the Pauper: The Movie. Miles is restored to his honour as a Knight and marries Edith.

From Saint Maud to The Wicker Man here are some British horror movies that are certain to keep you looking over your shoulder for weeks to come. (TV Movie 2000). It stars Oliver Reed, Ernest Borgnine, Raquel Welch, George C. Scott, Charlton Heston, Sir Rex Harrison, and Mark Lester, playing the dual role of Edward VI of England and Tom Canty.