Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky: the monster so horrible that people caught the plague to avoid it
1977 · 1h 45m · PG
Comedy, Fantasy
Directed by
Terry Gilliam
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Jabberwocky
Overview
After the death of his father, young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures. The town and the whole kingdom is threatened by a terrible monster called 'Jabberwocky'. Will Dennis make his fortune? Is anyone brave enough to defeat the monster?
Director and cast
- Terry Gilliam Director
- Michael Palin as Dennis Cooper
- Harry H. Corbett as Squire
- John Le Mesurier as Passelewe
- Warren Mitchell as Mr. Fishfinger
- Max Wall as King Bruno the Questionable
- Rodney Bewes as The Other Squire
- John Bird as 1st Herald
- Bernard Bresslaw as The Landlord
- Deborah Fallender as The Princess
- Derek Francis as Bishop
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