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Pippin

Pippin

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Pippin

"His Life and Times"

1981

1h 52m

7.5(11 votes)

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Comedy

Romance

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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.

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10 featured cast members

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Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen

Leading Player

William Katt

William Katt

Pippin

Chita Rivera

Chita Rivera

Fastrada

Martha Raye

Martha Raye

Bertha

Leslie Denniston

Catherine

Benjamin Rayson

Benjamin Rayson

Charlemagne

Christopher Chadman

Lewis

Carmine Rizzo

Theo

Joanie P. Oneill

Player

Debra Phelan

Player

Creative team

Directed by: David Sheehan
Written by: Stephen Schwartz
Produced by: David Sheehan

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