Jabberwocky
“Jabberwocky: the monster so horrible that people caught the plague to avoid it”
Synopsis
After the death of his father, young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures. The town and the whole kingdom is threatened by a terrible monster called 'Jabberwocky'. Will Dennis make his fortune? Is anyone brave enough to defeat the monster?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jabberwocky (1977) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-01
Top Cast
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Michael Palin
Dennis Cooper
Harry H. Corbett
Squire
John Le Mesurier
Passelewe
Warren Mitchell
Mr. Fishfinger
Max Wall
King Bruno the Questionable
Rodney Bewes
The Other Squire
John Bird
1st Herald
Bernard Bresslaw
The Landlord
Deborah Fallender
The Princess
Derek Francis
Bishop
Annette Badland
Griselda Fishfinger
Kenneth Colley
1st Fanatic
Jerold Wells
Wat Dabney
Gorden Kaye
Sister Jessica
David Prowse
Red Herring / Black Knight
Roger Pratt
Man Living in Barrel
Simon Williams
The Prince
Derrick O'Connor
Flying Hogfish Peasant
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$490K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.98x
-$10K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Gilliam
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Gilliam, Charles Alverson
- Original Score
- Modeste Moussorgsky
- Original Title
- Jabberwocky
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $490K
- Production Studios
- Python Films, Umbrella Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam, Charles Alverson
Modeste Moussorgsky
Terry Bedford
Michael Bradsell
Sanford Lieberson, Julian Doyle, John Goldstone
Department Leadership Roster
Sanford Lieberson
Producer
Terry Gilliam
Director
Terry Gilliam
Screenplay
Modeste Moussorgsky
Original Music Composer
Charles Alverson
Screenplay
Roy Forge Smith
Production Design
Julian Doyle
Producer
Terry Bedford
Director of Photography
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Hazel Pethig
Costume Design
Charles Knode
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jabberwocky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jabberwocky about?
After the death of his father, young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures. The town and the whole kingdom is threatened by a terrible monster called 'Jabberwocky'. Will Dennis make his fortune? Is anyone brave enough to defeat the monster?
Who directed Jabberwocky?
Jabberwocky was directed by Terry Gilliam.
Who stars in Jabberwocky?
The principal cast of Jabberwocky includes Michael Palin, Harry H. Corbett, John Le Mesurier, Warren Mitchell, Max Wall.
When was Jabberwocky released and how long is it?
Jabberwocky was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jabberwocky?
Jabberwocky had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $490K at the worldwide box office (0.98 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Jabberwocky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jabberwocky was composed by Modeste Moussorgsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jabberwocky?
Jabberwocky holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).