Jack the Giant Killer
"A pretty princess. An evil sorcerer. A hero for the ages."
Originally released in 1962. Jack the Giant Killer is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Nathan Juran.
Starring Kerwin Mathews, Judi Meredith, and Torin Thatcher
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (53 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- Edward Small Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 an...
Who directed Jack the Giant Killer?
Jack the Giant Killer was directed by Nathan Juran.
How long is Jack the Giant Killer?
Jack the Giant Killer has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Jack the Giant Killer released?
Jack the Giant Killer was released on May 18, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jack the Giant Killer?
The main cast of Jack the Giant Killer includes Kerwin Mathews, Judi Meredith, Torin Thatcher, Walter Burke, Don Beddoe.