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Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (2001): Cast

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (2001) movie poster

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is a 2001 drama directed by Brian Henson, starring Matthew Modine as Jack Robinson, Vanessa Redgrave and Richard Attenborough.

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Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (2001) movie poster
Director
Brian Henson
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story About?

The premise of Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story without spoilers.

Jack Robinson, a wealthy developer, discovers a massive human skeleton on his construction site. A mysterious woman tells him the remains are part of a family curse that has plagued his ancestors for generations. To break the jinx, Jack must journey to the sky‑bound realm by climbing an enormous beanstalk. Facing the sky giants may lift the curse.

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • psychotronic series
  • epic fantasy
  • greed
  • giantess
  • clone
  • bedtime story
  • farmer
  • falling to death
  • goose that lays golden eggs
  • world of giants
  • kingdom
  • farmhouse
+28 more
  • epic adventure
  • falling from height
  • golden egg
  • magical bean
  • full moon
  • descendant
  • monster
  • quest
  • storybook
  • storytelling
  • castle
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  • giant
  • beanstalk
  • fairy
  • skeleton
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Cast & crew

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story Cast & Characters

Matthew Modine leads the cast as Jack Robinson, with Vanessa Redgrave as Countess Wilhelmina and Richard Attenborough as Magog. Directed by Brian Henson; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

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Cars

Cars in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

10 cars on screen, including the 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II and the Ford Transit MkIII.

All 10 cars
  • 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II Important role
  • Ford Transit MkIII in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story Ford Transit MkIII Minor role
  • JCB 4CX in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story JCB 4CX Minor role
  • JCB JS 450 in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story JCB JS 450 Minor role
Details

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Jack y las judías mágicas: la historia real” and “Jack et le Haricot Magique : la vrai histoire”.

Also known as
  • Jack y las judías mágicas: la historia real
  • Jack et le Haricot Magique : la vrai histoire
  • Jim Henson's Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
  • Jack and the Beanstalk - The Real Story
  • Az égig érő paszuly legendája
  • Jagd auf den Schatz der Riesen
  • Джек и бобовое дерево: Правдивая история
  • Jack et le Haricot Magique
  • Jim Henson's: Jack og Bønnestagen
  • João e o Pé de Feijão
  • Jack e il fagiolo magico
  • Jack och bönstjälken
+3 more
  • Джек і бобове дерево: Справжня історія
  • 杰克与豆茎
  • Jack a stonka fazule

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Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story FAQ: Cast & Director

Director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story?

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story was directed by Brian Henson.

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Who is in the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story?

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story stars Matthew Modine as Jack Robinson, Vanessa Redgrave as Countess Wilhelmina and Richard Attenborough as Magog, among 14 credited actors.

Does Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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