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Jack the Giant Killer

A pretty princess. An evil sorcerer. A hero for the ages.

1962 · G · 1h 34m

Directed by Nathan Juran

6.6

TMDB audience score
57 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Desiring control of the kingdom, evil wizard Pendragon devises a cunning machination to usurp the throne. By abducting and forcing Princess Elaine to marry him, Pendragon will coerce the king into abdicating his power. When Pendragon sends a giant to kidnap Elaine, a simple farmer named Jack witnesses the abduction, and bravely slays the beast. Undeterred, Pendragon has more power and creatures at his disposal.

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Cast

  • Kerwin Mathews
    Jack

  • Judi Meredith
    Princess Elaine

  • Torin Thatcher
    Pendragon

  • Walter Burke
    Gama

  • 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

  • Herman Belmonte
    Nobleman (uncredited)

  • Sam Harris
    Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Stuart Holmes
    Celebration Guest (uncredited)

  • Richard LaMarr
    Royal Court Member (uncredited)

  • Jack Mower
    Nobleman (uncredited)

  • Monty O'Grady
    Nobleman (uncredited)