James and the Giant Peach
Synopsis
A TV adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book.
Top Cast
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James Henry Trotter
Anna Quayle
Aunt Spiker
Ann Beach
Aunt Sponge
Arthur Hewlett
Old Man
Andrew Sachs
Interviewer / 1st Naval Officer / Security Chief
Thorley Walters
Grasshopper
Pat Coombs
Spider
Kate Lock
Ladybird
Bernard Cribbins
Centipede
Hugh Lloyd
Earthworm
Christopher Owen
Silkworm / 2nd Naval Officer
Jo Kendall
Glow-Worm / American Woman
James Berwick
American General / Ship's Captain
Bernard Taylor
Bernard Taylor
Blain Fairman
1st American / 4th Naval Officer
Weston Gavin
Weston Gavin
Gary McDermott
Police Chief
Robert MacLeod
Fire Chief
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Roald Dahl, Trevor Preston
- Original Score
- Peter Howell
- Original Title
- James and the Giant Peach
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Stone
Roald Dahl, Trevor Preston
Peter Howell
Anna Home
Department Leadership Roster
Trevor Preston
Writer
Anna Ridley
Production Design
Paul Stone
Director
Anna Home
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About James and the Giant Peach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is James and the Giant Peach about?
A TV adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book.
Who directed James and the Giant Peach?
James and the Giant Peach was directed by Paul Stone.
Who stars in James and the Giant Peach?
The principal cast of James and the Giant Peach includes Simon Bell, Anna Quayle, Ann Beach, Arthur Hewlett, Andrew Sachs.
When was James and the Giant Peach released and how long is it?
James and the Giant Peach was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for James and the Giant Peach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for James and the Giant Peach was composed by Peter Howell.