Jack the Giant Killer

Jack the Giant Killer

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

G 1962 · 94 min · ★ 6.6 · Adventure, Fantasy, Family

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.

Directed by Nathan Juran · Written by Orville H. Hampton

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