Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1978): Cast & Plot
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang is a 1978 family fantasy film directed by Theodore J. Flicker, starring Stephen Rosenberg as Jacob Two-Two, Alex Karras and John Wildman. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Theodore J. Flicker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gulkin Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang About?
The premise of Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jacob’s habit of repeating himself lands him in trouble after a grocery‑store mix‑up and a nap in a park. Accused of insulting a clerk, he’s sent to a children’s prison on Slimer’s Island, run by the hateful ex‑wrestler Hooded Fang. Meanwhile, Child Power agents Intrepid Shapiro and Fearless O’Toole work to locate the hidden island and free the kids.
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- dream
- jacob two two character
- prison
- canuxploitation
- wrestler
- slime
- children's prison
- based on novel
- independent film
- character name in title
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang Cast & Characters
Stephen Rosenberg leads the cast as Jacob Two-Two, with Alex Karras as The Hooded Fang and John Wildman as Daniel. Directed by Theodore J. Flicker; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Theodore J. Flicker
- Stephen Rosenberg as Jacob Two-Two
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Alex Karras as The Hooded Fang - John Wildman as Daniel
- Thor Bishopric as Noah / O'Toole
Also Starring in Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
· 14 more- Walter Massey Father
- Earl Pennington Mr. Cooper / Judge
- Guy L'Ecuyer Master Fish
- Joy Coghill Mistress Fowl
- Claude Gai Mister Fox
- Howard Ryshpan Toy Store Owner
- Victor Désy Louis Loser
- Kirsten Bishop Marfa (as Kirsten Bishopric)
- Riva Spier Slime Squad Member
- Mary Morter First Mean Lady
- Yvon Leroux
- Serge A. Savard Second Fainting Policeman
- Marfa Richler
- Deena Baikowitz
More from Theodore J. Flicker
More films directed by Theodore J. Flicker: Soggy Bottom, U.S.A., Playmates, Up in the Cellar and The President’s Analyst.
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang Plot Summary
What happens in Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jacob Two-Two begins in a bustling Montreal home where a small boy named Jacob tries in vain to grab his family’s attention. His oldest brother, Daniel, is busy with homework, his sister Martha is absorbed by a wrestling show, and his other siblings Emma and Noah brush him off when he asks to join in or help with dinner. His father, Father, suggests a simple treat to lift his spirits: a quick trip to the corner store for chocolate ice cream. The scene sets up a boy who is eager to participate, but continually dismissed as “too small” for the family’s big, bustling life.
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Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang?
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang released?
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang was released on December 1, 1978.
Who directed Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang?
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang was directed by Theodore J. Flicker.
More films by Theodore J. Flicker Who is in the cast of Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang?
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang stars Stephen Rosenberg as Jacob Two-Two, Alex Karras as The Hooded Fang and John Wildman as Daniel, among 18 credited actors.
Does Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang have a post-credit scene?
No. Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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