The Prince and the Pauper

Overview

An 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. In fleeing from his violent father, Tom stumbles into the palace courtyard, and is seen by young Prince Edward, who takes him in. Each desiring to see what the other's life is like, the boys impulsively switch identities... little knowing what disaster lies ahead at this fault of thought. And soon Thomas becomes a pawn in the hands of Edward's malicious and greedy uncle, who would have the kingdom for himself.

Directed by Giles Foster

Top cast

Aidan Quinn

Miles Hendon

Alan Bates

Re Enrico VIII

Jonathan Hyde

Lord Hertford

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Jonathan Timmins

Principe Edward

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Robert Timmins

Thomas

Tim Potter

Chief Gentleman

Ian Redford

John Canty

Alison Newman

Ann Canty

Aaron Keeling

Daniel Hunter

János Gyuriska

Hugh Hendon

Ruth Platt

Sarah

James Saxon

Father Abbot

Perdita Weeks

Lady Jane Grey

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Luke Smith

Kitchen Boy

Lajos Balázsovits

High Sheriff

James Greene

Archbishop

Paul Brooke

Magistrate

Joanna Bacon

Applecart Lady

Michael Mehlmann

Gentleman of the Balm

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Sándor Téri

Innocent Bystander

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