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Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (2001) -- The bones of a giant are discovered turing Jack Robinson's life upside down, teaching him the truth behind the fairy tale and how he can fix a greedy ancestor's mistakes.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   1,117 votes
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Director:

Brian Henson

Writers (WGA):

James V. Hart (story) and
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Release Date:

2 December 2001 (USA) more

Tagline:

This Time...It's No Fairy Tale. more

Plot:

The bones of a giant are discovered turing Jack Robinson's life upside down, teaching him the truth behind the fairy tale and how he can fix a greedy ancestor's mistakes. full summary | add synopsis

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Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations more

User Comments:

a great movie to see with the whole family more (21 total)


Cast

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Matthew Modine ... Jack Robinson (Johnathan William Duncan Robinson)

Vanessa Redgrave ... Countess Wilhelmina, Matriarch / Narrator

Mia Sara ... Ondine

Daryl Hannah ... Thespee, Member Great Council of Mac Slec

Jon Voight ... Siggy (Sigfried Mannheim), Overseas Div. Director for Robinson Intl.

Richard Attenborough ... Magog, Arbiter of Justice Great Council of Mac Slec

Bill Barretta ... Thunderdell
Honor Blackman ... Jules, Jack's Secretary
Jim Carter ... Odin, Member of Great Council of Mac Slec
James Corden ... Bran, Thunderdell's Son
JJ Feild ... Young Jack
Jonathan Hyde ... Dussan, Jack's Butler / Guardian
Anton Lesser ... Vidas Merlinis, Research Scientist
Julia McKenzie ... Jack's Mum
Nicholas Beveney ... Cernos, Member of Great Council of Mac Slec
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Additional Details

Runtime:

Germany:174 min (2 parts) | Greece:180 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Stereo


Fun Stuff

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#28.7)" (2002) more


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a great movie to see with the whole family, 3 October 2004
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Author: divine-comedy

Although it's a bit long this is a great movie. I've always been a fan of the Henson studio but this a real highlight. Great actors, great effects and a good adaptation of the story. Everybody knows the fairy tale but this is a very original modern-day spin off. i've already seen it twice and recommended it to most nieces and nephews. Ans they loved it too. Not to mention their parents. I think the story is a bit complex for the under age 8 group but they won't be bored with the effects. Matthew Modine (one of my favorites ever since I've seen him in HBO's "and the and played on") really makes the most out of the character. But there are more stars in this one. i've already bought the DVD and will probably watch it again. 4,5 stars out of 5!!

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