Pippin(1981)
His Life and Times
Pippin Synopsis
A mysterious performance troupe led by a Leading Player tells the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. Taped at Hamilton Place in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Pippin (1981) is a music, comedy and romance film directed by David Sheehan, released on June 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Ben Vereen, William Katt, Chita Rivera and Martha Raye. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- David Sheehan
- Writers:
- Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Schwartz
- Producers:
- David Sheehan
- Cinematographer:
- Bob Fosse
- Composer:
- Stephen Schwartz
- Production:
- Sheehan-Tele-Scenes
- Status:
- Released
Pippin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Vereen
as Leading Player
William Katt
as Pippin
Chita Rivera
as Fastrada
Martha Raye
as Bertha
- Leslie Denniston
Leslie Denniston
as Catherine
Benjamin Rayson
as Charlemagne
- Christopher Chadman
Christopher Chadman
as Lewis
- Carmine Rizzo
Carmine Rizzo
as Theo
- Joanie P. Oneill
Joanie P. Oneill
as Player
- Debra Phelan
Debra Phelan
as Player
- Linda Haberman
Linda Haberman
as Player
- Kate Wright
Kate Wright
as Player
Key crew
Directed by David Sheehan, written by Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Schwartz and Stephen Schwartz, produced by David Sheehan.
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Pippin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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Pippin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pippin online?
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Pippin (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Pippin?
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The main cast of Pippin (1981) includes Ben Vereen, William Katt, Chita Rivera, Martha Raye and Leslie Denniston. The film was directed by David Sheehan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pippin released?
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Pippin was released on June 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Pippin worth watching?
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Pippin (1981) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.