- Film Review
- Reviewed By John Ferguson
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2 out of 5
Taking advantage of the success of Richard Lester's two Musketeers films, Oliver Reed, Charlton Heston and Raquel Welch donned the costumes once again for another historical romp, this one based on Mark Twain's classic story. No expense was spared on production values and the distinguished cast (which also includes Rex Harrison and George C Scott) has a fine time hamming things up. Yet, despite the extravagance, it remains a lifeless affair that isn't helped by an unconvincing lead performance from Mark Lester as the prince who changes places with a beggar.
Plot Summary
Period adventure adapted from Mark Twain's classic novel, starring Mark Lester, Oliver Reed and Raquel Welch. When Prince Edward comes face to face with his exact double, street urchin Tom Canty, he thinks it would be a wonderful joke to change places with him for the night. Unfortunately for Edward, his disguise works too well and he is arrested and thrown out on to the treacherous and corrupt streets of London.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Tom Canty / Prince Edward
- Mark Lester (2)
- Miles Hendon
- Oliver Reed
- Lady Edith
- Raquel Welch
- John Canty
- Ernest Borgnine
- Ruffler
- George C Scott
- Duke of Norfolk
- Rex Harrison
- Hugh Hendon
- David Hemmings
- Henry VIII
- Charlton Heston
- Hertford
- Harry Andrews
- De Brie
- Murray Melvin
- Mother Canty
- Sybil Danning
- Lady Jane
- Felicity Dean
- Princess Elizabeth
- Lalla Ward
- St John
- Julian Orchard
- Jester
- Graham Stark
Crew
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
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