Jack the Giant Killer (1962)

A pretty princess. An evil sorcerer. A hero for the ages.

Movie · Adventure, Fantasy, Family · 1h 34m · Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB · Released May 18, 1962

Overview

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.

Directed by Nathan Juran

Cast

• Kerwin Mathews as Jack
• Judi Meredith as Princess Elaine
• Torin Thatcher as Pendragon
• Walter Burke as Gama
• Don Beddoe as Imp
• Barry Kelley as Sigurd
• Dayton Lummis as King Mark
• Anna Lee as Lady Constance
• Roger Mobley as Peter
• Robert Gist as Scottish Captain
• Tudor Owen as Chancellor
• Ken Mayer as Boatswain

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