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Woody the Giant Killer (1947): Cast

Woody the Giant Killer (1947) movie poster

Woody the Giant Killer is a 1947 short animated film directed by Dick Lundy, starring Mel Blanc as Woody Woodpecker's Laugh (archive sound), Ben Hardaway and Jack Mather. It runs 7 minutes.

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Woody the Giant Killer (1947) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Dick Lundy
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Woody the Giant Killer About?

The premise of Woody the Giant Killer without spoilers.

After losing his job, Woody laments having no place to live. A con man sells him “magic beans” that promise a home. The beans sprout a massive beanstalk, and Woody climbs to a towering castle perched above the clouds. Inside, a sleeping giant lives, but Woody outsmarts him, converting it into apartments, making giant a bellboy and him manager.

Woody the Giant Killer Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • woody woodpecker character
  • parody comedy
  • castle
  • giant
  • con man
  • woodpecker feet
  • bird feet
  • animal feet
  • feet
  • magical bean
  • surrealism
  • parody
+2 more
  • jack and the beanstalk
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Woody the Giant Killer Cast & Characters

Mel Blanc leads the cast as Woody Woodpecker's Laugh (archive sound), with Ben Hardaway as Woody Woodpecker (voice) and Jack Mather as Giant (voice). Directed by Dick Lundy; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Dick Lundy

More films directed by Dick Lundy: Sleepy-Time Squirrel, The Impossible Possum, Half-Pint Palomino and Wee-Willie Wildcat.

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Woody the Giant Killer Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Picchiarello contro il gigante” and “Pica-Pau, o Mata Gigante”.

Also known as
  • Picchiarello contro il gigante
  • Pica-Pau, o Mata Gigante
  • Le Haricot Magique

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Woody the Giant Killer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Woody the Giant Killer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Woody the Giant Killer?

Woody the Giant Killer runs 7 minutes.

When was Woody the Giant Killer released?

Woody the Giant Killer was released on December 15, 1947.

Who directed Woody the Giant Killer?

Woody the Giant Killer was directed by Dick Lundy.

More films by Dick Lundy

Who is in the cast of Woody the Giant Killer?

Woody the Giant Killer stars Mel Blanc as Woody Woodpecker's Laugh (archive sound), Ben Hardaway as Woody Woodpecker (voice) and Jack Mather as Giant (voice), among 4 credited actors.

Does Woody the Giant Killer have a post-credit scene?

No. Woody the Giant Killer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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