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Crossed Swords (1977)

Plot Summary: Set in 16th-century England, Crossed Swords tells the classic tale of Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper. A young prince, Edward VI, and a pauper, Tom Canty, swap lives, leading to comedic and dramatic misunderstandings. With the help of the noble Miles Hendon, Edward struggles to reclaim his throne while gaining a deeper understanding of the common people. Director: Richard Fleischer Producers: Pierre Spengler, Ilya Salkind Screenplay: Berta Domรญnguez D., Pierre Spengler Starring: Mark Lester as Edward VI / Tom Canty Oliver Reed as Miles Hendon Charlton Heston as King Henry VIII Raquel Welch as Edith Ernest Borgnine as John Canty George C. Scott as Ruffler   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Introducing Crossed Swords Today, we take a little break from exploring Frank Oz’s filmography to dive into Crossed Swords (also known a...

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