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The Princess Academy (1987)

1987-04-01 · 1h 30m · EN
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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.

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Bruce A. BlockDirector

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Lar Park LincolnLar Park LincolnCindy CathcartEva GaborEva GaborCountess Von PupsinLu LeonardLu LeonardFräulein StinkenschmidtRichard PaulRichard PaulDragoCarole DavisCarole DavisSoniaBader HowarBader HowarSarahBarbara RousekBarbara RousekIsabella 'Izzie'Britt HelferBritt HelferLulu BelleNathalie TarkowskiNathalie TarkowskiColetteÉric ViellardÉric Viellard

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SlapstickSlapstick comedy

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySlapstick · Slapstick ComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference75847Actor preference161054 · 120799 · 132767

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What is The Princess Academy about?

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.

How long is The Princess Academy?

The Princess Academy has a runtime of 90 minutes.