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Princess Caraboo (1994)
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16 September 1994 (USA)
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She was everything they dreamed of... And nothing they expected.
Plot:
Bristol, England, early 19th century. A beautiful young stranger who speaks a weird language is tried for the crime of begging...
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Cinderella-Like Comedy With A Twist
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jim Broadbent | ... | Mr. Worrall | |
| Phoebe Cates | ... | Princess Caraboo / Mary Baker | |
| Wendy Hughes | ... | Mrs. Worrall | |
| Kevin Kline | ... | Frixos | |
| John Lithgow | ... | Professor Wilkinson | |
| Stephen Rea | ... | Gutch | |
| Peter Eyre | ... | Lord Apthorpe | |
| Jacqueline Pearce | ... | Lady Apthorpe | |
| Roger Lloyd-Pack | ... | Magistrate Haythorne | |
| John Wells | ... | Reverend Hunt | |
| John Lynch | ... | Amon McCarthy | |
| John Sessions | ... | Prince Regent | |
| Arkie Whiteley | ... | Betty | |
| Kate Ashfield | ... | Ella | |
| Ewan Bailey | ... | Ship's Captain |
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Also Known As:
Princesse Caraboo (Canada: French title) (France) [fr]
La princesa Caraboo (Spain) [es]
La principessa degli intrighi (Italy) [it]
Prinsessa Caraboo (Finland) [fi]
Prinzessin Caraboo (Germany) [de]
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La princesa Caraboo (Spain) [es]
La principessa degli intrighi (Italy) [it]
Prinsessa Caraboo (Finland) [fi]
Prinzessin Caraboo (Germany) [de]
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97 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:L |
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
Australia:PG |
Finland:S |
Germany:o.Al. (w) |
Spain:T |
Sweden:Btl |
USA:PG |
Norway:7
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The tan and brown print satin pelisse Anna Chancellor (Mrs. Peake) wears when she comes to the Worrall's house is the same gown Sheila Gish (Mrs. Norris) wears to Maria's wedding in Mansfield Park (1999). The costume is also worn an extra during the French invasion in Goya's Ghosts (2006), and by an extra in the first church scene in Miss Austen Regrets (2008) (TV).
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Referenced in Two If by Sea (1996)
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This is a delightful, old-fashioned comedy-drama based on the true story of a wandering beggar (Phoebe Cates) who in the 1800s (England) causes quite a stir when a charitable rich woman takes the young woman under her wing, presuming that the homeless girl is an Oriental princess. It is a great showcase for the often-neglected Cates, who shines in one of her best film roles. Cates' real-life husband Kevin Kline is very funny as a Greek Butler who thinks the mysterious young girl is nothing but a fraud. As a matter of fact, the film has the good fortune of having an excellent ensemble cast of great character actors (Jim Broadbent, John Lithgow, Stephen Rea, etc.), who seem to be enjoying themselves. The camera of the great Freddie Francis makes everything look pretty. It is an enjoyable fairy tale, perfect for family consumption. Nowadays, we rarely get to see such a witty, charming little fable, so from that perspective, the movie is an unassuming gem. If you are looking for a movie that the whole family could enjoy, this movie for you.