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FilmComedyFantasyFamily

Once Upon a Giant (1988)

1988-01-01 · 1h 16m · EN
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Lester and Humphrey are the Royal Jester and Doctor, respectively, in a Kingdom terrorized by a mysterious giant whose presence is known only by his horrible voice and giant shadow. The giant takes the crown jewels which permit the Evil Prince Malokeo to convince the King to let him marry Princess Marigold. Marigold, horrified at the prospect and in love with Prince Daryl, turns to her friends Lester and Humphrey for help.

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Trevor EvansDirectorJohnny WayneWriterFrank ShusterWriter

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Johnny WayneJohnny WayneLester the JesterFrank ShusterFrank ShusterHumphrey the DoctorGwendolyn PaceyGwendolyn PaceyPrincess MarigoldJeff HyslopJeff HyslopPrince DarylBernard CowanBernard CowanNarrator (voice)Lisa JakubLisa JakubLittle Red Riding Hood

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Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · FamilyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference233978Actor preference994777 · 995627 · 995628

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What is Once Upon a Giant about?

Lester and Humphrey are the Royal Jester and Doctor, respectively, in a Kingdom terrorized by a mysterious giant whose presence is known only by his horrible voice and giant shadow. The giant takes the crown jewels which permit the Evil Prince Malokeo to convince the King to let him marry Princess Marigold. Marigold, horrified at the prospect and in love with Prince Daryl, turns to her friends Lester and Humphrey for help.

How long is Once Upon a Giant?

Once Upon a Giant has a runtime of 76 minutes.