 Beauty and the Beast 1991  G, 85 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Fantasy / Musical
Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
Cast: Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Jerry Orbach, Angela Lansbury, David Ogden Stiers, Rex Everhart, Richard White, Jesse Corti, Jo Anne Worley, Mary Kay Bergman, Bradley Pierce, Hal Smith, Tony Jay
The animation of this popular fairy tale is a highlight of this Disney film. It is the story of beautiful young Belle (voice of Paige (O'Hara) who is forced to live with a Beast (voice of Robby Benson). She learns to look beneath the surface of another and discovers a gentle kindness hidden behind the beast's gruff exterior. The song "Beauty and the Beast" won an Academy Award as did the musical score. The film was also nominated for Best Picture.
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In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King 1995  R, 99 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: In the Kingdom of the Blind
Director: Nick Vallelonga
Cast: William Petersen, Michael Biehn, Leo Rossi, Paul Winfield, Kristian Alfonso, Nick Vallelonga, Tony DiBenedetto, Khalil Kain, Tony Lip, Michael Cavalieri, James Quattrochi, Jesse Corti
After the brother of a mob boss is killed, police officer Al Scarano (Nick Vallelonga) learns that his own brother, Rudy (James Quattrochi), is the prime suspect. Now, mobster Tony C. (William Petersen) summons Al to Little Italy and makes a deal that will lead to Al risking his own life in an effort to save Rudy.
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The Prince and the Pauper 2007 PG, 92 min.
Genre: Family / Action
aka: A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper
Director: James Quattrochi
Cast: Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Kay Panabaker, Vincent Spano, Dedee Pfeiffer, Ed Lauter, Sally Kellerman, Nick Vallelonga, Paul Sloan, Gwen McGee, Avrielle Corti, Jesse Corti, Pride Grinn, Leo Rossi, James Quattrochi
Tom Canty (Dylan Sprouse) is a poor boy who dreams of becoming an actor but spends most of his time playing in the streets. Meanwhile, Eddie Tudor (Cole Sprouse) is a star but is not happy with the Hollywood lifestyle and has the reputation of a "bad boy." One day, Tom visits the set of "Teen Spy" in which Eddie stars and meets Eddie. When they realize that they look alike, they switch clothes and identities. While struggling to exist with each others' families, friends, and co-workers, Tom and Eddie learn to appreciate who they really are.
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| 1. Beauty and the Beast (1991)
2. In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King (1995)
aka: In the Kingdom of the Blind
3. The Prince and the Pauper (2007)
aka: A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper
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