The Little Prince
– Based on the story by Antoine deSaint-Exupery, this magical musical fable begins as a pilot (Richard..
Based on the story by Antoine deSaint-Exupery, this magical musical fable begins as a pilot (Richard Kiley) makes a forced landing on the barren Sahara Desert. He is befriended by a "little" prince from the planet Asteroid B-612. In the days that follow, the pilot learns of the small boy's history and planet-hopping journeys in which he met a King, a businessman, an historian, and a general. It isn't until he comes to Earth that the Little Prince learns the secrets of the importance of life from a Fox (Gene Wilder), a Snake (Bob Fosse), and the pilot.
07 Nov 1974
English
All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.
Stanley Donen
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (story "Le Petit Prince"), Alan Jay Lerner, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (novel)
Steven Warner, Joss Ackland, Clive Revill, Victor Spinetti
Based on the story by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, this magical musical fable begins as a pilot makes a forced landing on the barren Sahara Desert. He is befriended by a "little" prince from the planet Asteroid B-612. In the days that follow, the pilot learns of the small boy's history and planet-hopping journeys in which he met a King, a businessman, an historian, and a general. It isn't until he comes to Earth that the Little Prince learns the secrets of the importance of life from a Fox, a Snake, and the pilot.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.
Paramount Home Video