Little Lord Fauntleroy
"The enchanting story of a small boy who inherits an earldom"
Originally released in 1980. Little Lord Fauntleroy is a family/drama film. directed by Jack Gold.
Starring Rick Schroder, Alec Guinness, and Eric Porter
Synopsis
Young Cedric Errol and his widowed mother live in genteel poverty in 1880s Brooklyn after the death of his father. Cedric's grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, has long ago disowned his son for marrying an American. But after the death of the Earl's remaining son, he decides to accept Cedric as his heir.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (312 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rick Schroder
as Cedric Errol / Lord Fauntleroy
Alec Guinness
as Earl of Dorincourt
Eric Porter
as Mr. Havisham
Colin Blakely
as Silas Hobbs
Connie Booth
as Mrs. Errol
Rachel Kempson
as Lady Lorradaile
Gerry Cowper
as Mellon
Barry Jackson
as Hustings
Antonia Pemberton
as Mrs. Dawson
John Southworth
as Higgins
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Norman Rosemont Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Lord Fauntleroy about?
Young Cedric Errol and his widowed mother live in genteel poverty in 1880s Brooklyn after the death of his father. Cedric's grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, has long ago disowned his son for ma...
Who directed Little Lord Fauntleroy?
Little Lord Fauntleroy was directed by Jack Gold.
How long is Little Lord Fauntleroy?
Little Lord Fauntleroy has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Little Lord Fauntleroy released?
Little Lord Fauntleroy was released on December 1, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Little Lord Fauntleroy?
The main cast of Little Lord Fauntleroy includes Rick Schroder, Alec Guinness, Eric Porter, Colin Blakely, Connie Booth.
Is Little Lord Fauntleroy worth watching?
Little Lord Fauntleroy has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 312 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.