The Prince and the Pauper 2001

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The Prince and the Pauper ★★½ 2001

Yet another version of the Mark Twain classic covers all the familiar bases but is briskly paced and has a good cast. Prince Edward (Jonathan Timmins) exchanges identities with peas ant Tom Canty (Robert Timmins) and both learn that whether you're rich or poor life will always be a challenge. 90m/C VHS, DVD . Jonathan Timmins, Robert Timmins, Aidan Quinn, Alan Bates, Jonathan Hyde; D: Giles Foster; W: Duke Fenady, Dominic Minghella. CABLE

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