The Prince of Central Park (1977 film)
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Directed byHarvey Hart
Written byEvan Rhodes, Jeb Rosebrook
Produced byPhilip Capice, Harvey Hart, Christopher Seitz
CinematographyVictor J. Kemper
| Prince of Central Park | |
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| Directed by | Harvey Hart |
| Written by | Evan Rhodes, Jeb Rosebrook |
| Produced by | Philip Capice, Harvey Hart, Christopher Seitz |
| Cinematography | Victor J. Kemper |
| Edited by | Herbert H. Dow, Marjorie Fowler |
| Music by | Arthur B. Rubinstein |
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Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Prince of Central Park is a 1977 television film. It is based on the novel The Prince of Central Park by Evan Rhodes.
A young boy and girl escape an abusive family situation and hide out in Central Park. There they find an abandoned tree house less there by another young boy in the 1930s. While living in the park the two kids strike up a friendship with an elderly woman by carving messages in park benches under the persona of "The Guardian."
Cast
- T.J. Hargrave as J. J.
- Lisa Richards as Laurie
- Brooke Shields as Kristin
- Ruth Gordon as Mrs. Miller
- Marc Vahanian as Elmo
- Dan Hedaya as Hot Dog Vendor
- Eda Reiss Merin as Alice
Reception
The The New York Times called the film "a joy for children and adults to watch, if possible together".[1]
