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Jack le tueur de géants

Titre original : Jack the Giant Killer
  • 1962
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  • 1h 34min
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6,3/10
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Kerwin Mathews, Judi Meredith, and Torin Thatcher in Jack le tueur de géants (1962)
A farmboy-turned-knight must protect a princess from the schemes of an evil wizard.
Lire trailer3:18
1 Video
17 photos
Sword & SorceryAdventureFamilyFantasy

En l'an 1000, dans les Cornouailles, le roi Mark exile le Prince Noir. Pour se venger, il fait enlever la fille du roi par un géant. Mais le fils d'un humble fermier, Jack, sera quémandé par... Tout lireEn l'an 1000, dans les Cornouailles, le roi Mark exile le Prince Noir. Pour se venger, il fait enlever la fille du roi par un géant. Mais le fils d'un humble fermier, Jack, sera quémandé par le roi pour sauver sa fille des griffes du géant.En l'an 1000, dans les Cornouailles, le roi Mark exile le Prince Noir. Pour se venger, il fait enlever la fille du roi par un géant. Mais le fils d'un humble fermier, Jack, sera quémandé par le roi pour sauver sa fille des griffes du géant.

  • Réalisation
    • Nathan Juran
  • Scénario
    • Orville H. Hampton
    • Nathan Juran
  • Casting principal
    • Kerwin Mathews
    • Judi Meredith
    • Torin Thatcher
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  • NOTE IMDb
    6,3/10
    3,3 k
    MA NOTE
    • Réalisation
      • Nathan Juran
    • Scénario
      • Orville H. Hampton
      • Nathan Juran
    • Casting principal
      • Kerwin Mathews
      • Judi Meredith
      • Torin Thatcher
    • 85avis d'utilisateurs
    • 32avis des critiques
  • Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro
    • Récompenses
      • 1 nomination au total

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    Rôles principaux22

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    Kerwin Mathews
    Kerwin Mathews
    • Jack
    Judi Meredith
    Judi Meredith
    • Princess Elaine
    Torin Thatcher
    Torin Thatcher
    • Pendragon
    Walter Burke
    Walter Burke
    • Garna
    Don Beddoe
    Don Beddoe
    • Imp
    Barry Kelley
    Barry Kelley
    • Sigurd
    Dayton Lummis
    • King Mark…
    Anna Lee
    Anna Lee
    • Lady Constance
    Roger Mobley
    Roger Mobley
    • Peter
    Robert Gist
    Robert Gist
    • Scottish Captain
    Tudor Owen
    Tudor Owen
    • Chancellor
    Ken Mayer
    Ken Mayer
    • Boatswain
    Herman Belmonte
    • Nobleman
    • (non crédité)
    Diana Gemora
    • Laughing Noblewoman
    • (non crédité)
    Richard George
    • Peasant Reacting to Giant
    • (non crédité)
    Sam Harris
    Sam Harris
    • Party Guest
    • (non crédité)
    Stuart Holmes
    Stuart Holmes
    • Celebration Guest
    • (non crédité)
    Richard LaMarr
    • Royal Court Member
    • (non crédité)
    • Réalisation
      • Nathan Juran
    • Scénario
      • Orville H. Hampton
      • Nathan Juran
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    Avis des utilisateurs85

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    7hitchcockthelegend

    It was nothing. I kill a giant every morning before breakfast. Starts my day right.

    It's the fairy tale land of Cornwall, England, and the Black Prince Pendragon (Torin Thatcher) plans to abduct Princess Elaine (Judith Meredith) so as to gain control of the land. However, his plans are at first thwarted when farmers boy Jack (Kerwin Matthews) slays the giant sent by Pendragon to claim the Princess. But Pendragon is not to be denied and a battle between good and evil commences.

    There's quite a back story to this United Artists feature film. It's loosely based on the traditional tale "Jack the Giant Killer" and features the use of stop motion animation. The mere mention of stop motion automatically brings to mind the great name of Ray Harryhausen. In 1958 director Nathan Juran had helmed The 7th Voyage of Sinbad with both Matthews and Thatcher starring as the good and evil characters respectively. A big success for Columbia, Harryhausen had offered it to UA producer Edward Small who turned it down, much to his regret. So here, four years later, he gathered the same crew for what essentially is a retread of the plot of Sinbad's seventh in the hope of replicating said success. Harryhausen, however, said no, perhaps understandably, so his creatures were created for "Jack" by Project Unlimited under the watchful eye of one time Harryhausen understudy Jim Danforth. While the other effects, filmed in "Fantascope" come courtesy of Howard A. Anderson and Augie Lohman.

    Columbia sued Small on the grounds of plot similarity, thus holding up the release of the film in the UK for several years (it wasn't banned as some people seem to think). Once released the film was panned by the critics and many parents were outraged that the film was too violent and scary for youngsters. Small would take this personally and intending to make something of the movie, had it re-dubbed and made into a musical. The result of which is just garbage. Thankfully the film was finally restored to its original glory on DVD and found a whole new generation of fantasy adventure fans with a bent for the lost art of stop motion animation. Kerwin Matthews passed away in 2007, a handsome swashbuckling actor, Jack The Giant Killer was his last foray into the fantasy adventure genre. It's at least comforting to know that he got to see this little treasure of a film finally get accepted by an audience.

    The film itself delivers everything one expects of the genre. The creatures are effective, even if the jerkiness shows that it's not Harryhausen at the helm; tho this is off set by a wonderful sequence as electricity cloaked witch demons attack Jack's ship. There's a dashing hero, a pretty princess, a vile and chilling evil doer, hell there's even the little imp of the lamp (Don Beddoe) for some limerick shenanigans. From its delightful story book opening to its final battle between hero and villain, Jack The Giant Killer is a rich and playful fantasy. 7/10
    cinema_universe

    Fabulous Visuals

    The story line is familiar and, yes, it does seem to be a hodge-podge of a variety of legends and myths, but what's to complain about? Many films borrow from a host of differing source material, often with surprisingly good results.

    One very important comment about the animation-- If you're the type that poo-poo's anything less than 21st century computer generated effects, then stick to films made after 2000 and stop knocking 40-year old films because their special effects aren't the same as you saw in "Independence Day". That's like knocking a '63 Corvette because it won't take you to the Moon.

    Frankly, I thought the fiery and colorful animation sequences were sort of pre-psychedelic-era psychedelia (if I may coin a phrase). I was pleasantly surprised by the almost bizarre look of it all, and felt a keen sense of having 'discovered' a lost treasure. As an avid film buff, with thousands of titles in my film library (both VHS & DVD), I'm quite aware that there are always new (to me) films to be discovered, regardless of how long ago they were made.

    And-- yes, after seeing this film on cable a few months ago, I purchased the DVD for my collection. I rated this film 9- almost entirely for it's visual impact.

    Highly recommended viewing.
    020345

    DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST FILMS I HAVE EVER SEEN

    Jack The Giant Killer is a unique film in its own right. Personally, I think it is a far nicer film than The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (although I still have fond memories of that film, rest assured)and its one that I enjoy watching again and again and again. All the cast (Kerwin Matthews, Judi Meredith, Torin Thatcher, Anna-Lee, Walter Burke, Don Beddoes, et al) give fine performances and the special effects (most notably, the stop-motion animation, the cartoon-style animation) stand up well to the test of time. The story is nice and straight forward and easy to understand.

    However, for me it is Judi Meredith who really made the film. The scenes where Pendragon (Torin Thatcher) uses that jewelled staff to turn her from a beautiful, kind princess into a beautiful, cold and icy witch had a real effect on me when I saw the film for the first time on BBC1 in the summer of 1976. Even more effective was when she showed Jack (Kerwin Matthews) her reflection as a wicked witch in the mirror and said "Gaze upon my true form. Am I not beautiful?" then she laughed an evil laugh! It was good that Jack managed to break the spell afterwards. On the other hand, I wish I could have seen a little more of Elaine as a witch, in this film.

    I had no idea that this film was released as a musical until a few years ago. I haven't seen the musical so I cannot really comment on it. However, perhaps it's just as well as I have heard that the musical numbers are lousy. I saw the film again on Channel Four at Christmas 1997 and it was wonderful to see it again.

    Jack The Giant Killer offers an enjoyable story, great action scenes, competent direction, great special effects and a professional cast. Its a must for anybody who likes fantasy films.

    MATTHEW HYATT
    7bkoganbing

    The Peasant Wins The Princess

    Kerwin Matthews and Torin Thatcher virtually repeat their roles in Jack the Giant Killer that they had previously done for Columbia's 7th Voyage of Sinbad four years earlier. It was no wonder that Columbia sued United Artists and producer Edward Small over this.

    Even without special effects master Ray Harryhausen, the film is not bad in that department at all. For the juvenile viewers even today, they will have goosebumps over the witches, monsters, and giants that our intrepid hero Jack has to overcome.

    I do like the fact that Kerwin Matthews, Torin Thatcher, and the rest of the cast play their roles with absolute sincerity. It would not have been appropriate to do it otherwise in a film meant for kids of all ages.

    The plot is simple, evil prince Torin Thatcher has designs on young princess Judi Meredith and tries one scheme with a giant to capture her and spirit her away to his evil enchanted island. He and confederate Walter Burke are foiled by a brave peasant lad named Jack who slays the giant.

    King Dayton Lummis makes Kerwin Matthews as Jack his daughter's protector and they have quite a few adventures before the happily ever after ending the fairy tale requires.

    It's still a pretty good family film and a nice bit of nostalgia for folks like me who were kids when it did come out.
    brahmulus

    I saw this movie on February 18th 2004 on Showtime Beyond

    I always fancied myself a connoisseur of classic sword and sorcery movies, but this gem has some how slipped by me for decades. I was very glad I caught it recently on cable. Keeping in mind its 40 plus year old release, I'd have to say this film was pretty solid. Its antiquated effects only heighten its nostalgic value and fantastic feel, but i caution you to still watch this movie with a bit of mercy and leeway.

    Surprisingly, the 'demons' in the castle were rather authentic and creepy in a very contemporary sense (check them out), as well as the marching dragon men guards on the bridge, and the make up of the evil witch alter-ego of the princess (complete with way ahead of their time Micheal Jackson Thriller giant yellow demon contact lenses) all of which came off with an eerie modern vibe.

    I absolutely love how there were so many unique creatures always lurking about, like the Star Wars cantina scene or a Power Rangers episode. Kudos to the relentless onslaught of evil magical spells and fantastic beasts that were constantly thrown at the heroes until the end credits rolled. If modern screenplays/films of this genre were made with such attention to monsters and battles and true fantasy action versus all the other crapola thrown in to attract non fantasy fans... we'd be in good shape... and maybe even be privy to a simple great fantasy flick that is packaged in an actual 90 minute movie (remember those?)

    A non stop eclectic mixture of characters from every conceivable fantasy realm and fairyland mythos intertwine in this flick for a most interesting watch indeed. Also, plenty of fun over the top dialogue about witches and demons and dragons and little people, plus more cheesy stop animation and I Dream of Jeannie dissapearing acts than you can shake your plastic Viking sword at.

    A real treat that had previously escaped me, as well as an obvious pre-cursor to the pinnacle godfather of stop motion sword and sorcery movies... Clash of the Titans... all hail.

    As a fun bonus, watch for the strange (real?) almost handicapped limp of the evil wizard Pendragon, as well as what appears to be some flaws in the colorization proccess during the demon vs. ship scene.

    Sure you could rip this movie to shreds and pick it a part at will, but why? Its older than your mamma and a lot more fun. So grab a beer, gather the kiddies, and sit back and enjoy... and just keep thinking to yourself how this thing screams modern REMAKE!!!

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    • Anecdotes
      This was producer Edward Small's attempt to cash in on the huge success of Le 7ème Voyage de Sinbad (1958). He even hired the same director (Nathan Juran), hero (Kerwin Mathews) and villain (Torin Thatcher).
    • Gaffes
      When Pendragon attacks Jack as he enters the castle (55m50s), duplicate shots are used of the same teeth creating different knights instead of one different tooth per knight. There aren't enough teeth missing from the dragon statue to account for the 5 knights.
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      [first lines]

      Narrator: The legend of Jack the Giant Killer was born over a thousand years ago in Cornwall, England near Land's End. There was a time when the Kingdom of Cornwall lived in fear and trembling of the Black Prince Pendragon - master of witches, giants and hobgoblins - who ravished the land. But at long last Herla, the Wizard drove Pendragon and his witches from the kingdom and exiled them beyond the reaches of the known world... Here on a misty isle, uncharted and unknown, Pendragon schemed and waited for the day when he could return to power in Cornwall. Then, after many years, the day came. It was a day of great rejoicing in Cornwall... and kings and princes bearing gifts came to celebrate in special occasion.

    • Versions alternatives
      Producer Edward Small re-released this film as a musical. Songs were dubbed onto the soundtrack. Some of the footage was doctored to make it look like some of the original cast were singing rather than speaking their dialog.
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    • Date de sortie
      • 23 juin 1962 (France)
    • Pays d’origine
      • États-Unis
    • Langue
      • Anglais
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      • Jack the Giant Killer
    • Lieux de tournage
      • Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, Californie, États-Unis(Exterior)
    • Société de production
      • Edward Small Productions
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      • 3 000 000 $US (estimé)
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