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Jack the Giant Killer

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

Rating 6.6 / 10Release May 18, 1962Runtime 94 min

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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