02 Dec 1997
The Princess and the Pauper
A fairy tale about a twin princess and a prince who where seperated after their birth.
Top Billed Cast
Jack Thompson Mike
Taungaroa Emile Mako
Julia Brendler Sarah
Suzanne von Borsody Claudia
Pete Smith Huka
Diana Ngaromotu-Heka Mari
Peter Tait Digby
Joan Reid Margaret
Eva Rickard Hatai
Peter Schmode Walter
Gloria Park Bartender
Ebony Kite-Bell Atawhai
Phillip Barclay Pilot
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