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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
  • Stars
    • Matthew Modine
    • Vanessa Redgrave
    • Mia Sara
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 31User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy

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    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Johnathan 'Jack' William Duncan Robinson)
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Countess Wilhelmina - Matriarch…
    Mia Sara
    Mia Sara
    • Ondine
    Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah
    • Thespee - Member Great Council of Mac Slec
    Jon Voight
    Jon Voight
    • Siggy (Sigfried Mannheim) - Overseas Div. Director for Robinson Intl.
    Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough
    • Magog - Arbiter of Justice Great Council of Mac Slec
    Bill Barretta
    Bill Barretta
    • Thunderdell
    Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman
    • Jules - Jack's Secretary
    JJ Feild
    JJ Feild
    • Young Jack
    Jonathan Hyde
    Jonathan Hyde
    • Dussan - Jack's Butler
    Anton Lesser
    Anton Lesser
    • Vidas Merlinis - Research Scientist
    Julia McKenzie
    Julia McKenzie
    • Jack's Mum
    Frank Baker
    • Forensic Doctor
    Josh Cole
    • Operator 1
    Richard Cubison
    • Curious Patron
    Glen Davies
    • Construction Worker 1
    Leo Dolan
    • Construction Foreman
    Tom Ellis
    Tom Ellis
    • Bigger Boy 1
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    Storyline

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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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    9/10
    a great movie to see with the whole family
    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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    • Release date
      • December 2, 2001 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Belvoir Castle, Belvoir, Leicestershire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • Jim Henson Productions
      • The Jim Henson Company
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    • 3 hours
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      • Stereo

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