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Jack the Giant Killer

G19621h 34mNathan Juran
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 78%

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"A pretty princess. An evil sorcerer. A hero for the ages."

Desiring control of the kingdom, evil wizard Pendragon devises a cunning machination to usurp the throne. By abducting and forcing Princess Elaine to marry him, Pendragon will coerce the king into abdicating his power. When Pendragon sends a giant to kidnap Elaine, a simple farmer named Jack witnesses the abduction, and bravely slays the beast. Undeterred, Pendragon has more power and creatures at his disposal.

AdventureFantasyFamily
PrincessCastleCornwall, EnglandStop MotionDragonMiddle Ages (476-1453)GiantFantascope

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What is Jack the Giant Killer (1962) about?

Desiring control of the kingdom, evil wizard Pendragon devises a cunning machination to usurp the throne. By abducting and forcing Princess Elaine to marry him, Pendragon will coerce the king into abdicating his power. When Pendragon sends a giant to kidnap Elaine, a simple farmer named Jack witnesses the abduction, and bravely slays the beast. Undeterred, Pendragon has more power and creatures…

Who stars in Jack the Giant Killer?

Jack the Giant Killer stars Kerwin Mathews (Jack), Judi Meredith (Princess Elaine), Torin Thatcher (Pendragon), Walter Burke (Gama), Don Beddoe (Imp). The film was directed by Nathan Juran.

How long is Jack the Giant Killer?

Jack the Giant Killer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1962. It is rated G.

Is Jack the Giant Killer worth watching?

Jack the Giant Killer holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Adventure, Fantasy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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