Film 1981

Pippin had a film/professional stage shot adaptation in 1981 released under the name “Pippin: His Life and Times”. Performed at Hamilton Place in Hamilton, Ontario, Pippin was one of the first “proshots” ever filmed for public release. This version saw the return of Ben Vereen, Christopher Chadman, and John Mineo from the original Broadway company as Leading Player and Lewis respectively, along with the casting of movie and TV star William Katt in the title role.
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== Cast ==
1981 Film Cast
Leading Player 	Ben Vereen
Pippin 	William Katt
Charles 	Benjamin Rayson
Lewis 	Christopher Chadman
Fastrada 	Chita Rivera
Baron 	Tom Batten
Sword Bearer 	John Mineo
The Head 	Tom Batten
Berthe 	Martha Raye
Beggar 	Lee Mathis
Peasant 	Charles Ward
Noble 	Frank Mastrocola
Field Marshall 	Tom Batten
Catherine 	Leslie Denniston
Theo 	Carmine Rizzo
Players 	Linda Haberman
Players 	Joanie O'Neill
Players 	Deborah Phelan
Players 	Allison Williams
Players 	Kathryn Ann Wright
Dance Alternates	David Warren-Gibson
Dance Alternates	Gena Ramsel
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