The Little Prince 1974
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What is The Little Prince?
The Little Prince is a 1974 British-American fantasy musical film directed and produced by Stanley Donen, featuring a screenplay and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Based on the classic story, the film follows a pilot forced to make an emergency landing in the Sahara Desert who befriends a young prince from outer space, sparking stories of journeys through the solar system.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 6, 1974
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Fantasy, Family, Music
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Overview
The Little Prince is a 1974 British-American fantasy musical film directed and produced by Stanley Donen, featuring a screenplay and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Based on the classic story, the film follows a pilot forced to make an emergency landing in the Sahara Desert who befriends a young prince from outer space, sparking stories of journeys through the solar system.
The film is categorized under science fiction, fantasy, family, and music, running for 1 hour and 28 minutes. It has availability to rent or buy through digital platforms as listed on movie databases, offering a musical and fantastical cinematic interpretation of the well-known source material.
Should you watch it?
“A stranded pilot befriends a young prince from outer space in the Sahara Desert.”
- Features a screenplay and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner with music by Frederick Loewe.
- Directed and produced by Stanley Donen.
- Brings the classic children and adult story to the screen as a British-American fantasy musical.
- It has a running time of 1 hour and 28 minutes, which may feel dated to some modern viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy classic fantasy musicals based on renowned literature about a pilot stranded in the desert.
This 1974 fantasy musical is rated G, with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
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Where can I stream or watch The Little Prince (1974)?
The film is available to rent or buy on digital platforms as indicated by movie database watch providers.
Is The Little Prince (1974) worth watching?
It is a musical fantasy adaptation featuring the creative work of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, directed by Stanley Donen.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
The Little Prince (1974) is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.
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