Prince Charming
2001, 87 minutes, Rated PG
Hoping from the courts of Medieval England to backstage Broadway in 21st century Manhatten, Prince Charming transports a classic fairy tale into a modern love story that will cast its spell on audiences for all time.
Prince John of Anwyn (Seam Maguire, EastEnders) has defamed the crown. His punishment: a "frogging" Assured by his squire, Rodney of Tudor (Emmy nominee Martin Short, Merlin), that "Frogging" is a wives tale, the Prince accepts his punishment. Underestimating the powers of Whackthazar the Wizard, John and Rodney are zapped into unsightly toads. Less a punishment than a curse, they muse remain "frogged" for an eternity. Their only escape? A kiss by a true love whom John must marry before the following full moon.
Five hundred years and counting, Prince John and Rodney are still waiting. A mishap of sorts relocates the two to the great forests of Central Park. Now this amphibian duo must search for a chance to become human again. That chance comes and goes with Kate Russell (Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Christina Appelgate, Jesse), the driver of a hansom cab who, alas, only takes their picture. It comes again with Margo Stockard (Golden Globe and Emmy winner Bernadette Peters, The Odyssey), a larger-than-life, fortyish-and-feeling-it Broadway star. In a playful moment, she plans a kiss on the lips of the princely toad and tosses him back in the lake. Moments later John and Rodney slog to shore, human once more, and totally out of their element. With only days before the next full moon, John must find his somewhat-fiair maiden and induce her to marry him. Engaging the services of the streetwise Kate, John and Rodney begin their journey through the skyscraper castles of Manhattan. mistaken for a Shakesperian actor, John is asked to star opposite his salvation - Margo. Meanwhile Rodney of Tudor find his own princess in Margo's spunky wardrobe mistress Serena - of Brooklyn (Emmy winner Andrea Martin, My Big Fat Greek Wedding). But as the full moon approaches, John discovers that its Kate who has won his heart. Even with the curse looming, he decides to follow it and accept whatever the fates have in store.
Following in the enchanting tradition of The Princess Bride, and filled with the wonder and spectacle that has become a trademark of Hallmark Entertainment, Prince Charming is the most delightfully different love story in five hundred years.
- Director:
- Allan Arkush [7],
- Starring:
- Andrea Martin [12], Bernadette Peters [15], Martin Short [20], Christina Applegate [64], Billy Connolly [45], Carly Street [1], Sean Maguire [2], Colin Fox [4],
- Screen Formats:
- Full Frame 1.33:1
- Language and Sound:
- English Dolby Digital Stereo
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