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The Little Prince

  • 1974
  • G
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
4.2K
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Steven Warner in The Little Prince (1974)
A pilot, stranded in the desert, meets a little boy who is a prince on a planet.
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A pilot, stranded in the desert, meets a little boy who is a prince on a planet.A pilot, stranded in the desert, meets a little boy who is a prince on a planet.A pilot, stranded in the desert, meets a little boy who is a prince on a planet.

  • Director
    • Stanley Donen
  • Writers
    • Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
    • Alan Jay Lerner
  • Stars
    • Richard Kiley
    • Steven Warner
    • Joss Ackland
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    4.2K
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    • Director
      • Stanley Donen
    • Writers
      • Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
      • Alan Jay Lerner
    • Stars
      • Richard Kiley
      • Steven Warner
      • Joss Ackland
    • 48User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Richard Kiley
    Richard Kiley
    • The Pilot
    Steven Warner
    Steven Warner
    • The Little Prince
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • The King
    Clive Revill
    Clive Revill
    • The Business Man
    Victor Spinetti
    Victor Spinetti
    • The Historian
    Graham Crowden
    Graham Crowden
    • The General
    Donna McKechnie
    Donna McKechnie
    • The Rose
    Bob Fosse
    Bob Fosse
    • The Snake
    Gene Wilder
    Gene Wilder
    • The Fox
    Peggy Ann Clifford
    Peggy Ann Clifford
    • 'It's a Hat' lady
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Stanley Donen
    • Writers
      • Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
      • Alan Jay Lerner
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    8Orgelist

    Flawed, but extremely nice

    Le Petit Prince has been, and may still be, required reading for French students. It is difficult to make a satisfactory film of such a literary icon; it is dangerous to try to make it a musical, as well. I think this film is highly under-rated, and perhaps mostly by people who are not very familiar with its original source. While much of the film could be considered "hokey", I believe that the "dance" sequence of the pilot and the Prince in the spring is sheer delight (as their finding the source of water must have been). Fosse's Snake and Wilder's Fox are phenomenal: it doesn't take long for one to actually believe that they are animals rather than people portraying animals. This is a must-see for all, especially for those with children (they seem to "get it" faster than many adults.
    8cknob-1

    Terrific film

    Stanley Donen's cinematic adaptation of Antoine De Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince is a delightful musical that will appeal to children and adults alike. The film is adequately paced at 88 minutes and will hold the attention of its young audience. The cinematography of Christopher Challis does justice to Saint-Exupery's original art work in the novelette. The stark beauty of the desert and the crisp brilliance of the night sky provide a beautiful backdrop to the sweet interaction between The Pilot and The Little Prince played by Richard Kiley and the adorable and competent Steven Warner. The film remains faithful to much of the original story except for a 1970s upgrade of the inhabitants of the Prince's neighboring planets. The drunkard, the lamplighter and the vain man of the novel are replaced by more contemporary representations of frivolously driven grown-ups. There is more than just a hint of Cold War era futility and fear flavoring these characters. In the novel, The King ridiculously rules over no one on a small empty planet. In the film, he has been replaced by a boarder patrolling royal figure demanding "Where are your papers. Where is your passport?" Another planet is home to a general commanding an army without soldiers who proudly lectures on the virtues of military discipline. In a world 30 years into the Cold War and exhausted from a decade of Vietnam, these were much more appropriate symbols of pointless and aimless grown-up affairs. In viewing these planetary visits, Challis' work is technically impressive. A majority of the scenes are shot through a circular, fish eye lens adding a claustrophobic feel to the action played out on these tiny worlds. Bob Fosse's choreography is impressive. I wish the same could be said of his performance in the film as The Snake. I wondered how he would work some of his trademark accessories into the portrayal in a subtle and intelligent manner. Instead, he looks ridiculous in chapeau, black gloves and spats dancing well worn steps from "Cabaret" among the rocks and sagebrush. I'm certain young viewers will enjoy the movie regardless but Fosse is an actor with average delivery skills who truly shines by creating in the dance studio or directing behind the camera. Several years later, he wisely turned portrayal of the thinly veiled biographical character Joe Gideon in "All That Jazz" over to actor Roy Scheider and the result was 9 Oscar nominations and 4 awards. Gene Wilder is excellent as The Fox. His gentle voice and appearance is wonderfully suited to roles in children's film and he taps into the same spirit he brought to Willie Wonka in "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". No child would fear taming this gentle creature.

    In all, the film is cinematically beautiful, wonderfully told, sweet, sad and endearing. Like the novel, it should be enjoyed by film-goers of all ages.
    romanhans

    Classic 70's film

    I'm totally mystified by the previous review. This movie is a product of its time -- 1974 -- so why blame it for that? You wouldn't criticize "Don't Look Now" because Donald Sutherland wears wide lapels.

    "The Little Prince" is a pitch-perfect film, beautifully written and filmed, with an amazing sense of humor. Yes, it's totally dated, and some of the songs are horrible, but it's got an originality even "West Side Story," another classic stylish film, can't match.

    If you want irony, American humor or 21st century attitude, avoid this film like the plague. But if you can appreciate brilliant little films that wear their hearts on their sleeves don't miss this film.

    An added bonus: in Bob Fosse's spectacular five minute dance you can see every dance move Michael Jackson ever made.
    6ma-cortes

    Magical musical tale in which a pilot meets a young boy who want to learn about life

    This magic picture is a musical fantasy , being based on the children's classic by Antoine Saint-Exupery . It deals with an aviator (Richard Kiley , though Richard Burton was actively pursued for this role) who crashes on the barren desert of Sahara and finds a little alien (Steven Warner) who is a prince on a small planet called asteroid B612 and teaches and guides him about the secrets of importance of love and life . The little boy travels and meets a king (Joss Akland) , a businessman (Clive Revill) , a historian (Victor Spinetti), a General (Graham Crowden) a snake (Bob Fosse) and a fox (Gene Wilder).

    Based on the known book considered a classic but doesn't do justice , resulting to be slow-moving , a little bit boring and including excessive songs . Great main cast featured by Richard Kiley as a pilot stranded in the desert who counsels a young boy efficiently played by Steven Warner . Excellent support cast plenty of notorious secondaries as Gene Wilder , Joss Ackland , Clive Revill , Victor Spinetti and special mention to choreographer and filmmaker Bob Fosse who carries out a splendid dancing as a snake . Marvelous and colorful cinematography by Christopher Challis , being filmed on location in Tunisia and interiors shot in Eltree studios , Hertfordshire , England. Enjoyable musical score and songs by the classics Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Lowe . The motion picture was well produced and professionally directed by the musical expert Stanley Donen , though is a major letdown for his fans and failed at box office. Donen realized several musical masterpieces , many of them with the help of producer Arthur Freed , and this time of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe . As he directed some of the best musicals of history such as ¨On the town¨, ¨Singing in the rain¨, ¨Royal Wedding¨ , ¨It's always fair weather¨, ¨Seven brides for seven brothers ¨, ¨Funny face¨ , among others . Rating : Acceptable and passable . Worthwhile watching .
    wildwoods

    A Valiant Effort.

    Certainly much thoughtfulness, sincerity and hard work was poured into this little film.

    However, many great literary masterpieces cannot be captured on film. `The Little Prince' is one such treasure. Sadly, grown-ups often cannot see the truth. The most important of all truths is the very last one the Little Prince learned at the end of his sojourn: `It is only with the heart one can see clearly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.'

    Read the book. See it with your hearts.

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    • Trivia
      Despite the hot weather he had to endure throughout his scenes while wearing a black suit, Bob Fosse did his role (The Snake) and choreography as a favor for director and friend Stanley Donen.
    • Goofs
      Since a boa constrictor is not venomous, its bite would not be dangerous to a person.
    • Quotes

      The Fox: It's only with the heart that one can see clearly. What's essential, is invisible to the eye.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      I Need Air (It's A Hat)
      Music by Frederick Loewe

      Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner

      Performed by Richard Kiley and Chorus

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 1974 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der kleine Prinz
    • Filming locations
      • Tunisia
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $991,674
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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