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Pippin(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-06-01
75%
11 Votes
Time: 1h 52m
His Life and Times
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Sheehan-Tele-Scenes
Movie: Pippin
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ben Vereen
Leading Player
William Katt
Pippin
Chita Rivera
Fastrada
Martha Raye
Bertha
Benjamin Rayson
Charlemagne
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1981-06-01
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Rating:
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His Life and Times
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