Jabberwocky (1977)

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Written by Lewis Carroll, Charles Alverson

Directed by Terry Gilliam

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1977

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Colour

This Terry Gilliam's film is loosely based on Lewis Carroll's poem.

Dennis Cooper (Michael Palin) is the son of a very poor barrel-maker and after his father's death he soon finds that he is mistaken for a true prince and in line for the hand of a princess (Deborah Fallender). However her hand is only available if he takes his 'vorpal sword in hand' and can avoid, 'the jaws that bite, the claws that catch' and kill the Jabberwock.

This is a medieval tale with Pythonesque humour, which makes it well worth a look.

Cast

Image for Michael PalinMichael PalinDennis Cooper
Image for Harry H. CorbettHarry H. CorbettSquire
John Le MesurierPasselewe
Warren MitchellMr. Fishfinger
Max WallKing Bruno the Questionable
Rodney BewesOther Squire
Image for John BirdJohn BirdFirst herald
Bernard BresslawLandlord
Antony CarrickThird merchant
Peter CellierFirst merchant
Deborah FallenderPrincess
Derek FrancisBishop
Image for Terry GilliamTerry GilliamMan with Rock
Neil InnesSecond herald
Terry JonesPoacher

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