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The Pooch and the Pauper

  • TV Movie
  • 2000
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
3.5/10
219
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The Pooch and the Pauper (2000)
Comedy

This film howlingly humorous and exciting adventure about Liberty, the spoiled uppity First Dog of the United States, who unwittingly trades places with the mangy streetwise look-a-like bull... Read allThis film howlingly humorous and exciting adventure about Liberty, the spoiled uppity First Dog of the United States, who unwittingly trades places with the mangy streetwise look-a-like bulldog, Moocher.This film howlingly humorous and exciting adventure about Liberty, the spoiled uppity First Dog of the United States, who unwittingly trades places with the mangy streetwise look-a-like bulldog, Moocher.

  • Director
    • Alex Zamm
  • Writers
    • Mark Steilen
    • Bennett Yellin
  • Stars
    • Richard Karn
    • Fred Willard
    • Vincent Schiavelli
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.5/10
    219
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alex Zamm
    • Writers
      • Mark Steilen
      • Bennett Yellin
    • Stars
      • Richard Karn
      • Fred Willard
      • Vincent Schiavelli
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Richard Karn
    Richard Karn
    • Agent Dainville
    Fred Willard
    Fred Willard
    • President
    Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli
    • Willy Wishbow
    Cody Jones
    • Nate
    Carolyn Dunn
    • Mary
    Laura Press
    • Margaret Caldwell
    Peter MacNicol
    Peter MacNicol
    • Liberty
    • (voice)
    Daryl Mitchell
    Daryl Mitchell
    • Moocher
    • (voice)
    George Wendt
    George Wendt
    • Sheldon Sparks
    Neil Crone
    Neil Crone
    • Jim Corbett
    Kathryn Greenwood
    Kathryn Greenwood
    • Kim Corbett
    Jordan Hughes
    • Marlin
    John DiMaggio
    John DiMaggio
    • Bucky
    Phillip Jarrett
    Phillip Jarrett
    • Agent Abrams
    Judy Marshak
    Judy Marshak
    • Councilwoman Rosendorf
    James Millington
    James Millington
    • Newscaster
    • (as Jim Millington)
    Paul Rugg
    Paul Rugg
    • Papa and The Great Dane
    Petey
    Petey
    • Moocher
    • Director
      • Alex Zamm
    • Writers
      • Mark Steilen
      • Bennett Yellin
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    10dealex66

    A very funny retelling of the classic Prince And The Pauper tale.

    My family and I loved this version of the classic Prince And The Pauper tale. This made for television movie by Disney/ABC is funny and has plenty of heart. Plus Fred Willard as the President and George Wendt from Cheers as a dog catcher are great. It seems like the budget must have been pretty small as they did't spring for the animated talking animal mouths like in Babe and Stuart Little. But that aside, the animal characters were so funny that it really didn't matter. Plus they do some really cool things...including parachuting.
    plaggena

    slap stick, prince and the pauper in canine

    The story follows the prince and the pauper legend, with fairly believable actors. It is a delightful romp of accidents, mistakes and otherwise familiar visual jokes that kids pre-teen will love. It has heart.
    1R2-X2

    An American Embarrassment

    This one was just a total crash from start to finish. Disney must not be trying anymore. This dog Liberty is the exact opposite of what our forefathers fought for over 200 years ago. The dog expects to be treated like royalty. Our great nation has been free from royal rule for 224 years thank you very much! Why doesn't Disney just have Liberty piddle on the Bill of Rights & call it entertainment? It would have fit in with the characters & plot.

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    • Release date
      • July 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Prinsen och strykarhunden
    • Filming locations
      • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada(Washington DC exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Sandollar Television
      • Walt Disney Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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