The Princess Academy(1987)
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The Princess Academy Synopsis
Cindy Cathcart is a student out of place at an exclusive Swiss finishing school, Von Pupsin Academy. A poor orphan, Cindy is attending on a scholarship, and is resented by her snobby peers as well as Fraulein Stinkenschmidt. She soon finds allies: her British roommate, an outgoing Texan, Lulu Belle, an Italian Mafiosi's daughter, Isabella, and most crucial, the school's headmistress, Countess Von Pupsin.
The Princess Academy (1987) is a comedy film directed by Bruce A. Block, released on April 1, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Lar Park Lincoln, Eva Gabor, Lu Leonard and Richard Paul. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce A. Block
- Writers:
- Sandra Weintraub
- Production:
- Sofracima, Cloverleaf, Jadran Film, Empire Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Princess Academy (1987) Trailer
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The Princess Academy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lar Park Lincoln
as Cindy Cathcart
Eva Gabor
as Countess Von Pupsin
Lu Leonard
as Fräulein Stinkenschmidt
Richard Paul
as Drago
Carole Davis
as Sonia
- Bader Howar
Bader Howar
as Sarah
- Barbara Rousek
Barbara Rousek
as Isabella 'Izzie'
Britt Helfer
as Lulu Belle
- Nathalie Tarkowski
Nathalie Tarkowski
as Colette
Éric Viellard
- Robin McCallum
Robin McCallum
Yolande Palfrey
Key crew
Directed by Bruce A. Block, written by Sandra Weintraub.
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The Princess Academy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Princess Academy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Princess Academy online?
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Who stars in The Princess Academy?
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The main cast of The Princess Academy (1987) includes Lar Park Lincoln, Eva Gabor, Lu Leonard, Richard Paul and Carole Davis. The film was directed by Bruce A. Block. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Princess Academy released?
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The Princess Academy was released on April 1, 1987 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Princess Academy worth watching?
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The Princess Academy (1987) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Princess Academy?
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