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Jabberwocky: the monster so horrible that people caught the plague to avoid it - Jabberwocky
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Title: Jabberwocky

Release Date: 28 Mar 1977

Runtime: 1h 45m

Genre: Fantasy, Comedy

Director: Python Films, Umbrella Films

Production Companies: Python Films, Umbrella Films

Overview: A medieval tale with Pythonesque humour: After the death of his father the 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?

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Average Vote: 6 (281 votes)

Cast

  • Dennis Cooper: Michael Palin
  • Squire: Harry H. Corbett
  • Passelewe: John Le Mesurier
  • Mr. Fishfinger: Warren Mitchell
  • King Bruno the Questionable: Max Wall
  • The Other Squire: Rodney Bewes
  • 1st Herald: John Bird
  • The Landlord: Bernard Bresslaw
  • The Princess: Deborah Fallender
  • Bishop: Derek Francis
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