Jabberwocky (1977)

  • PG
  • 04/15/1977 (US)
  • Fantasy, Comedy
  • 1h 45m

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

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?

Terry Gilliam

Director, Screenplay

Charles Alverson

Screenplay

Cast

Michael Palin's headshot

Michael Palin

Dennis Cooper
Harry H. Corbett's headshot

Harry H. Corbett

Squire
John Le Mesurier's headshot

John Le Mesurier

Passelewe
Warren Mitchell's headshot

Warren Mitchell

Mr. Fishfinger
Max Wall's headshot

Max Wall

King Bruno the Questionable
Rodney Bewes's headshot

Rodney Bewes

The Other Squire
John Bird's headshot

John Bird

1st Herald
Bernard Bresslaw's headshot

Bernard Bresslaw

The Landlord

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