Jabberwocky
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Jabberwocky

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

6.0 / 10 1977 1h 45mPG English
FantasyComedy

Storyline

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?

Cast & Crew

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Dennis Cooper

Lead
Harry H. Corbett

Harry H. Corbett

Squire

John Le Mesurier

John Le Mesurier

Passelewe

Warren Mitchell

Warren Mitchell

Mr. Fishfinger

Max Wall

Max Wall

King Bruno the Questionable

Rodney Bewes

Rodney Bewes

The Other Squire

John Bird

John Bird

1st Herald

Bernard Bresslaw

Bernard Bresslaw

The Landlord

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Terry Gilliam's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Jabberwocky is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker