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Princess Caraboo (1994)
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16 September 1994 (USA) moreTagline:
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... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
Delicate, funny, intriguing, beautiful -- this film is a treasure on many levels. See it! moreCast
(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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Iceland:L | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Australia:PG | Finland:S | Germany:o.Al. (w) | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | USA:PG | Norway:7Fun Stuff
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The red print dress worn by Wendy Hughes (Mrs. Worrall) is the same costume Elizabeth Devonport wears in "The Regency House Party" (2004), and Phyllida Law wears at the picnic in Miss Austen Regrets (2008) (TV) moreFAQ
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"Princess Caraboo" is a rare breed of film these days -- aimed at adults, but highly respectful of the human soul and therefore safe for all ages. All viewers should find the historical angle fascinating, lovers of whimsical, offbeat humor will be delighted, "romantics" will be stirred by the powerful ending...and the ravishing color palette of the sets and costumes will enchant those who crave sheer visual beauty.
I personally thought the wonderful ending was handled very well -- it was particularly powerful for being beautifully understated, and did not "take away" from the effectiveness of the story. Because it had been foreshadowed (with great subtlety) throughout the movie, it did not arrive as a shock but rather as a fulfillment.
I must also put in a good word for the glorious music...another home run. See this film. As others have noted, it will stay with you long afterward.