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The Prince and the Pauper

1985 · 148 min Adventure Comedy Music TV Movie

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.

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Original Title Принц и нищий
Year 1985
Country Soviet Union
Genre Adventure, Comedy, Music, TV Movie
Director Nikolai Aleksandrovich
Runtime 148 min.

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The Prince and the Pauper is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1985. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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