Jack the Giant Killer

Nathan Juran (1962)

95min

PG Certificate

Review

Our Score

by Tony Sloman

Having already made Attack of the 50ft Woman, former Oscar-winning art director Nathan "Jerry" Juran tried for the same heights, metaphorically speaking, with this charming and enjoyable fairy tale. Juran is reunited with Kerwin Mathews, his star in The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, and succeeds in creating a genuinely original romp for children, though some youngsters may be frightened by the scarier moments. Incidentally, on reissue the title lost its "Jack" and songs were bizarrely added to the soundtrack.

Summary

A brave farmer's son sets out to rescue a princess who has been carried off by a cruel demon in ancient Cornwall, and encounters a series of magical friends and foes along the way in his quest to free the distressed damsel. Fantasy adventure, starring Kerwin Matthews, Judi Meredith, Torin Thatcher and Don Beddoe.

Cast & Crew

Jack Kerwin Mathews

Princess Elaine Judi Meredith

Pendragon Torin Thatcher

Imp Don Beddoe

Garna Walter Burke

Peter Roger Mobley

Sigurd Barry Kelley

King Marc Dayton Lummis

Director Nathan Juran

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Language: EnglishColourTheatrical distributor: Tony Tensor FilmsGuidance: Contains scenes that some younger viewers may find frightening.Available on: DVD

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