Jack the Giant Killer
“A pretty princess. An evil sorcerer. A hero for the ages.”
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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Jack the Giant Killer ≣ 1962 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-07
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Juran
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton, Nathan Juran
- Original Score
- Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Jack the Giant Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Juran
Orville H. Hampton, Nathan Juran
Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
David S. Horsley
Grant Whytock
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Orville H. Hampton
Screenplay
Nathan Juran
Screenplay
Nathan Juran
Director
Bert Shefter
Original Music Composer
David S. Horsley
Director of Photography
Grant Whytock
Editor
Dave Berman
Costume Design
Edward Small
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack the Giant Killer
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What is Jack the Giant Killer about?
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.
Who directed Jack the Giant Killer?
Jack the Giant Killer was directed by Nathan Juran.
Who stars in Jack the Giant Killer?
The principal cast of Jack the Giant Killer includes Kerwin Mathews, Judi Meredith, Torin Thatcher, Walter Burke, Don Beddoe.
When was Jack the Giant Killer released and how long is it?
Jack the Giant Killer was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Jack the Giant Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jack the Giant Killer was composed by Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jack the Giant Killer?
Jack the Giant Killer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).