Princess Caraboo
"She was everything they dreamed of... And nothing they expected."
Originally released in 1994. Princess Caraboo is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Austin.
Starring Jim Broadbent, Phoebe Cates, and Wendy Hughes
Synopsis
Bristol, England, early 19th century. A beautiful young stranger who speaks a weird language is tried for the crime of begging. But when a man claims that he can translate her dialect, it is understood that the woman is a princess from a far away land. She is then welcomed by a family of haughty aristocrats that only wants to heighten their prestige. However, the local reporter is not at all convinced she is what she claims to be and investigates. Is Caraboo really a princess?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Box Office
$3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jim Broadbent
as Mr. Worrall
Phoebe Cates
as Princess Caraboo / Mary Baker
Wendy Hughes
as Mrs. Worrall
Kevin Kline
as Frixos
John Lithgow
as Professor Wilkinson
Stephen Rea
as Gutch
Peter Eyre
as Lord Apthorpe
Jacqueline Pearce
as Lady Apthorpe
Roger Lloyd Pack
as Magistrate Haythorne
John Wells
as Reverend Hunt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $3,021,629
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures
- Ardican Films
- Beacon Communications
- Beacon Pictures
- Longfellow Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princess Caraboo about?
Bristol, England, early 19th century. A beautiful young stranger who speaks a weird language is tried for the crime of begging. But when a man claims that he can translate her dialect, it is unders...
Who directed Princess Caraboo?
Princess Caraboo was directed by Michael Austin.
How long is Princess Caraboo?
Princess Caraboo has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Princess Caraboo released?
Princess Caraboo was released on September 16, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Princess Caraboo?
The main cast of Princess Caraboo includes Jim Broadbent, Phoebe Cates, Wendy Hughes, Kevin Kline, John Lithgow.