Jack the Giant Killer(1962)
“A pretty princess. An evil sorcerer. A hero for the ages.”
Overview
The terrible and trecherous Pendragon plans to gain the throne of Cornwall by getting the king to abdicate and to marry his lovely daughter. To help him he has his dreadful witches in his castle and his almost unstoppable sorcery. A giant under his control abducts the princess, but on the way home with her the giant meets farming lad Jack who slays him. This is only the beginning.
Director
Nathan Juran
Studio
Edward Small Productions
Budget
$3M
Cast
Kerwin Mathews
as Jack
Judi Meredith
as Princess Elaine
Torin Thatcher
as Pendragon
Walter Burke
as Gama
Don Beddoe
as Imp
Barry Kelley
as Sigurd
Dayton Lummis
as King Mark
Anna Lee
as Lady Constance
Roger Mobley
as Peter
Robert Gist
as Scottish Captain
Tudor Owen
as Chancellor
Ken Mayer
as Boatswain
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1962
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$3M
Production Companies
Edward Small Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jack the Giant Killer?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Jack the Giant Killer (1962).
What is Jack the Giant Killer about?▼
The terrible and trecherous Pendragon plans to gain the throne of Cornwall by getting the king to abdicate and to marry his lovely daughter. To help him he has his dreadful witches in his castle and his almost unstoppable sorcery. A giant under his control abducts the princess, but on the way home with her the giant meets farming lad Jack who slays him. This is only the beginning.
Who directed Jack the Giant Killer?▼
Jack the Giant Killer was directed by Nathan Juran and released in 1962. It is a adventure, fantasy, family film.
How long is Jack the Giant Killer?▼
Jack the Giant Killer has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Jack the Giant Killer?▼
The cast of Jack the Giant Killer includes Kerwin Mathews as Jack, Judi Meredith as Princess Elaine, Torin Thatcher as Pendragon, Walter Burke as Gama, Don Beddoe as Imp and more.
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