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Jack the Giant Killer (1962)
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13 June 1962 (USA)
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A pretty princess. An evil sorcerer. A hero for the ages. more
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A farmboy turned knight must protect a princess from the schemes of an evil wizard. full summary | add synopsis
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Bryan Singer Killing Giants Before He Kills BSG
(From Cinema Blend. 23 September 2009, 10:16 AM, PDT)
Bryan Singer to direct Jack the Giant Killer
(From Filmonic. 23 September 2009, 10:02 AM, PDT)
(From Cinema Blend. 23 September 2009, 10:16 AM, PDT)
Bryan Singer to direct Jack the Giant Killer
(From Filmonic. 23 September 2009, 10:02 AM, PDT)
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Kerwin Mathews | ... | Jack |
| Judi Meredith | ... | Princess Elaine |
| Torin Thatcher | ... | Pendragon |
| Walter Burke | ... | Garna |
| Don Beddoe | ... | Imp |
| Barry Kelley | ... | Sigurd |
| Dayton Lummis | ... | King Mark |
| Anna Lee | ... | Lady Constance |
| Roger Mobley | ... | Peter |
| Robert Gist | ... | Scottish Captain |
| Tudor Owen | ... | Chancellor |
| Ken Mayer | ... | Boatswain |
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94 min | USA:91 min (re-release) (musical version)
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.66 : 1 more
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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Producer Edward Small re-released this film as a musical. Songs were dubbed onto the soundtrack. Some of the footage was doctored to make it look like some of the original cast were singing rather than speaking their dialog.
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Narrator: The legend of Jack the Giant Killer was born over a thousand years ago in Cornwall, England near Land's End. There was a time when the Kingdom of Cornwall lived in fear and trembling of the Black Prince Pendragon - master of witches, giants and hobgoblins - who ravished the land...
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Narrator: The legend of Jack the Giant Killer was born over a thousand years ago in Cornwall, England near Land's End. There was a time when the Kingdom of Cornwall lived in fear and trembling of the Black Prince Pendragon - master of witches, giants and hobgoblins - who ravished the land...
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Remake of The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)
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Recently reminded of this little gem after visiting its origins in St Michael's Mount, Cornwall. Loved this film as a kid. The attack on the ship was especially effective (I recall it being quite scary when I first saw it). The fact that there were 'scary' elements probably set it apart from the likes of the Sinbad and Jason films, and I guess this is this reason why its my favourite film of its genre and age. Admittedly the effects may look a little ropey nowadays but that doesn't get in the way of a very entertaining film. As much as I enjoyed it though, I can't help but admit that I wouldn't mind someone having a stab at a remake (this version will always be there if it goes pear shaped)