Popeye and the Giant
“Brutus uses garden growth pills to turn Wimpy into a giant.”
Synopsis
Popeye is walking across the street, while Wimpy is practicing his hamburger-mooching talk. Brutus notices him and puts growth pills on a hamburger. Wimpy then eats it, and it causes him to grow very big. Brutus takes the towering moocher to the circus, but they refuse to hire him. Wimpy seeks help from the Sea Hag, who puts him in a baby carriage. Popeye sees his friend's large size and tries to shrink him down by feeding him spinach, but it only makes him grow bigger. He gives Wimpy a hamburger, which turns him back to normal. Wimpy thanks Popeye and promises to pay him Tuesday for today's hamburger.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Kinney
- Screenplay & Story
- John Noel Tucker
- Original Score
- Ken Lowman
- Original Title
- Popeye and the Giant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- King Features Syndicate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Kinney
John Noel Tucker
Ken Lowman
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Kinney
Director
John Noel Tucker
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Popeye and the Giant.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Popeye and the Giant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Popeye and the Giant about?
Popeye is walking across the street, while Wimpy is practicing his hamburger-mooching talk. Brutus notices him and puts growth pills on a hamburger. Wimpy then eats it, and it causes him to grow very big. Brutus takes the towering moocher to the circus, but they refuse to hire him. Wimpy seeks help from the Sea Hag, who puts him in a baby carriage. Popeye sees his friend's large size and tries to shrink him down by feeding him spinach, but it only makes him grow bigger. He gives Wimpy a hamburger, which turns him back to normal. Wimpy thanks Popeye and promises to pay him Tuesday for today's hamburger.
Who directed Popeye and the Giant?
Popeye and the Giant was directed by Jack Kinney.
Who stars in Popeye and the Giant?
The principal cast of Popeye and the Giant includes Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck.
When was Popeye and the Giant released and how long is it?
Popeye and the Giant was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Popeye and the Giant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Popeye and the Giant was composed by Ken Lowman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Popeye and the Giant?
Popeye and the Giant holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).