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Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

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Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (2001)
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The bones of a giant are discovered. This turns Jack Robinson's life upside down as he learns the truth behind the fairy tale and how he can fix his greedy ancestor's mistakes.The bones of a giant are discovered. This turns Jack Robinson's life upside down as he learns the truth behind the fairy tale and how he can fix his greedy ancestor's mistakes.The bones of a giant are discovered. This turns Jack Robinson's life upside down as he learns the truth behind the fairy tale and how he can fix his greedy ancestor's mistakes.
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  • Stars
    • Matthew Modine
    • Vanessa Redgrave
    • Mia Sara
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  • Stars
    • Matthew Modine
    • Vanessa Redgrave
    • Mia Sara
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    • 31User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Johnathan 'Jack' William Duncan Robinson)as Johnathan 'Jack' William Duncan Robinson)
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Countess Wilhelmina - Matriarchas Countess Wilhelmina - Matriarch…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Mia Sara
    Mia Sara
    • Ondineas Ondine
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah
    • Thespee - Member Great Council of Mac Slecas Thespee - Member Great Council of Mac Slec
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Jon Voight
    Jon Voight
    • Siggy (Sigfried Mannheim) - Overseas Div. Director for Robinson Intl.as Siggy (Sigfried Mannheim) - Overseas Div. Director for Robinson Intl.
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough
    • Magog - Arbiter of Justice Great Council of Mac Slecas Magog - Arbiter of Justice Great Council of Mac Slec
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Bill Barretta
    Bill Barretta
    • Thunderdellas Thunderdell
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman
    • Jules - Jack's Secretaryas Jules - Jack's Secretary
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    JJ Feild
    JJ Feild
    • Young Jackas Young Jack
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Jonathan Hyde
    Jonathan Hyde
    • Dussan - Jack's Butleras Dussan - Jack's Butler
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Anton Lesser
    Anton Lesser
    • Vidas Merlinis - Research Scientistas Vidas Merlinis - Research Scientist
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Julia McKenzie
    Julia McKenzie
    • Jack's Mumas Jack's Mum
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Frank Baker
    • Forensic Doctoras Forensic Doctor
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Josh Cole
    • Operator 1as Operator 1
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Richard Cubison
    • Curious Patronas Curious Patron
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Glen Davies
    • Construction Worker 1as Construction Worker 1
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Leo Dolan
    • Construction Foremanas Construction Foreman
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
    Tom Ellis
    Tom Ellis
    • Bigger Boy 1as Bigger Boy 1
    2 episodes2 eps • 2001
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    • Trivia
      This was Richard Attenborough's final television acting role before his death on August 24, 2014 at the age of 90.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #28.7 (2002)

    User reviews31

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    Excellent
    One of the best movies I have ever seen. Mia Sara's performance was absolutly specatular! I wish I could of been part of it's making. With its graphics it has simply excelled. Congrationlations to the Hansons for picking the best cast and orchestrationg a perfect movie.
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    • floyld
    • Dec 5, 2001

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    • Release date
      • December 2, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jack y la habichuela gigante: La verdadera historia
    • Filming locations
      • Belvoir Castle, Belvoir, Leicestershire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • Jim Henson Productions
      • The Jim Henson Company
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    • Runtime
      3 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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