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      Crossed Swords

      PG 1978 1 hr. 53 min. Adventure List
      Reviews 53% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score Based on Mark Twain's story of a prince and a beggar boy who change clothes and identities in medieval England. Read More Read Less

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      lanfranco c It is nice to watch a so lavish version of "The Prince and the Pauper" ! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This is one of my favorite movies with a cast of stars, a fascinating plot (albeit not very historically accurate) and an admirable performance of the dual role by Mark Lester. I cannot understanding the unfair panning of this film by critics. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member I'm just a sucker for these swashbuckling films! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Star studded but lackluster version of the Prince and the Pauper. Reed, Scott and Harrison acquit themselves well and Raquel, who has a nothing part, looks beautiful. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Another all-star adaptation of a classic tale trying to emulate the appeal of the likes of 'The Three Musketeers' featuring much of the same actors. Unfortuantely the budget seems to have been spent entirely on the cast's fees and nothing on the script. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member A steady adaptation of the book with plenty of big screen talent to give it some punch. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Empire Magazine Charming, funny and great turns from a cast with no finger-wagging. But if you don't like psychosis-inducing imagery, steer clear. Rated: 3/5 Mar 20, 2008 Full Review Kathey Clarey Fresno Bee It may not be entirely true to historical fact, but it is entertaining as a group of talented actors try stealing the scene from one another. Aug 5, 2021 Full Review Bernard Drew Gannett News Service A great yarn that has passed the test of time, a good cast, photography by Jack Cardiff and music by Maurice Jarre never hurt any movie and Crossed Swords is good holiday family entertainment. Nov 1, 2019 Full Review Jesús Fernández Santos El Pais (Spain) The story becomes slow and heavy. The filmmaker at times seems like the victim of the same intrigues and ceremonies that he nevertheless takes to a happy ending. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 25, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Based on Mark Twain's story of a prince and a beggar boy who change clothes and identities in medieval England.
      Director
      Richard Fleischer
      Production Co
      Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Oct 9, 2007