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The Prince and the Surfer

  • 1999
  • PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
347
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The Prince and the Surfer (1999)
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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 o... Read allThe 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.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.

  • Directors
    • Gregory Gieras
    • Arye Gross
  • Writers
    • Gregory Poppen
    • Mark Twain
  • Stars
    • Sean Kellman
    • Robert Englund
    • Vincent Schiavelli
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    347
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Gregory Gieras
      • Arye Gross
    • Writers
      • Gregory Poppen
      • Mark Twain
    • Stars
      • Sean Kellman
      • Robert Englund
      • Vincent Schiavelli
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast27

    Sean Kellman
    • Cash Canty…
    Robert Englund
    Robert Englund
    • Kratski
    Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli
    • Baumgarten
    Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill
    • Queen Albertina
    Jason Strickland
    • CT
    Linda Cardellini
    Linda Cardellini
    • Melissa
    Shepard Koster
    Shepard Koster
    • Peter
    • (as Shepard Kostner)
    Arye Gross
    Arye Gross
    • Vince
    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • Dean
    Katie Johnston
    • Galina
    • (as Katie Johnson)
    Allyce Beasley
    Allyce Beasley
    • Constance
    Gregory Poppen
    Gregory Poppen
    • Bodybuilder
    • (as Greg Poppin)
    Steven Green
    • Bodyguard
    Lawrence DiBlasio
    • Bodyguard
    • (as Lawrence Diblasio)
    Ally Kenny
    Ally Kenny
    • Maid
    • (as Alyse Mandel)
    Duane King
    • Butler
    Jf Pryor
    Jf Pryor
    • Valet
    • (as Jeff Pryor)
    Gail Trout
    • Female Johnny Double
    • Directors
      • Gregory Gieras
      • Arye Gross
    • Writers
      • Gregory Poppen
      • Mark Twain
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews3

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    Comedy
    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
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    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    Fantasy
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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Screenwriter Gregory Poppen plays the surfer thug who chases Edward (Sean Kellman) and Melissa (Linda Cardellini) away from his car.
    • Goofs
      Jennifer O'Neill's last name is misspelled as "O'Neal" in the closing credits.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Obscurus Lupa Presents: Oscar Isaac's Greatest Role! (Lenny the Wonder Dog) (2026)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 21, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El príncipe y el surfista
    • Filming locations
      • Southern California, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Crystal Sky Worldwide
      • Paul Family Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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