Johnny the Giant Killer
Jeannot l'intrépide
“A miracle of enchantment!”
Synopsis
Johnny and his friends embark on a journey to rid their land of an evil giant. While inside the giant's castle, the children are trapped by the giant and put through a magical shrinking machine. Johnny narrowly escapes the castle, but he is now the size of a small insect. Johnny will find that the world of insects is no picnic. The bees are feuding with the hornets, and Johnny is right in the middle of it. Johnny must now gain the trust of the insects to help him rescue his friends from the giant. Can he do it in time?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Frank, Jean Image
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Image
- Original Score
- René Cloërec
- Original Title
- Jeannot l'intrépide
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Films Jean Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Frank, Jean Image
Jean Image, Charles Frank, Paul Colline, Eraine, Neata MacDonald
René Cloërec
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Image
Screenplay
Charles Frank
Writer
Charles Frank
Director
Paul Colline
Writer
Jean Image
Director
Eraine
Writer
Neata MacDonald
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny the Giant Killer
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What is Johnny the Giant Killer about?
Johnny and his friends embark on a journey to rid their land of an evil giant. While inside the giant's castle, the children are trapped by the giant and put through a magical shrinking machine. Johnny narrowly escapes the castle, but he is now the size of a small insect. Johnny will find that the world of insects is no picnic. The bees are feuding with the hornets, and Johnny is right in the middle of it. Johnny must now gain the trust of the insects to help him rescue his friends from the giant. Can he do it in time?
Who directed Johnny the Giant Killer?
Johnny the Giant Killer was directed by Charles Frank, Jean Image.
Who stars in Johnny the Giant Killer?
The principal cast of Johnny the Giant Killer includes Paul Colline, Fred Pasquali, Suzy Dornac, Jacques Tritsch, Georges Thibaut.
When was Johnny the Giant Killer released and how long is it?
Johnny the Giant Killer was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny the Giant Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny the Giant Killer was composed by René Cloërec.