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The Prince and the Surfer

The Prince and the Surfer

The Prince and the Surfer

Surfer's Rule!

1999•1h 29m•

★4.0(9 ratings)

ComedyFamilyFantasy

Overview

The classic Twain story "The Prince and the Pauper" gets a modern slant when Prince Edward of Gelfland switches places with Southern California surfer Cash Canty. Both discover a new world of romance, danger, and adventure beyond their wildest dreams.

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Main Cast

Sean Kellman

Sean Kellman

Cash Canty / Prince Edward of Gelfland

Robert Englund

Robert Englund

Kratski

Vincent Schiavelli

Vincent Schiavelli

Baumgarten

Jennifer O'Neill

Jennifer O'Neill

Queen Albertina

Jason Strickland

Jason Strickland

CT

Linda Cardellini

Linda Cardellini

Melissa

Shepard Koster

Shepard Koster

Peter

Arye Gross

Arye Gross

Vince

C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell

Dean

Katie Johnston

Katie Johnston

Galina

Allyce Beasley

Allyce Beasley

Constance

Gregory Poppen

Gregory Poppen

Bodybuilder

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Gregory Gieras
Director: Arye Gross

Writing

Novel: Mark Twain
Writer: Gregory Poppen

Production

Executive Producer: Dorothy Koster Paul
Executive Producer: Hank Paul
Line Producer: Patricia Wagstaff
Producer: Steven Paul
Supervising Producer: Nanda Rao
Co-Producer: Patrick Ewald

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Erik Lundmark

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Thomas M. Harting

Editing

Editor: Dennis M. O'Connor

Art Direction

Art Direction: Robert La Liberte
Production Design: John B. Josselyn

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: George L. Little

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Surfer's Rule!"

#2

The runtime is 89 minutes (1h 29m).

#3

The film was directed by Gregory Gieras.

#4

The screenplay was written by Gregory Poppen.

#5

The score was composed by Erik Lundmark.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Thomas M. Harting.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0173052.

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Rating

4.0/10

Mixed

9 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Prince and the Surfer

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English