Kino Lorber have detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of Richard Fleischer's film
Crossed Swords a.k.a.
The Prince and the Pauper (1977), starring Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Mark Lester, Ernest Borgnine, and George C. Scott. The release will be available for purchase on March 23.
Synopsis: This star-studded twist on Mark Twain's classic social satire is a great flick for the whole family. When a commoner bumps into the Prince (and future King) of Wales and they decide to make a switch of clothes as a practical joke, they are unexpectedly separated and forced to take on the other's life. Cinematography by Jack Cardiff (
The African Queen).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- EXCLUSIVE NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson
- NEW Interview with Star Mark Lester
- Includes the 121-Minute International Cut (SD)
- Theatrical Trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for both cuts of the film