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Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.8/10
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
Overview
Wealthy developer Jack Robinson is stunned when a gigantic human skeleton is discovered on his building site. According to a mysterious woman, it is part of a curse that has dogged his family for years. To lift the jinx placed upon him, Jack will need to visit the land in the sky - by climbing up a very tall beanstalk.
This production, originally released in 2001, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Matthew Modine
Jack Robinson
Vanessa Redgrave
Countess Wilhelmina
Mia Sara
Ondine
Daryl Hannah
Thespee
Jon Voight
Siggy
Richard Attenborough
Magog
Bill Barretta
Thunderdell
Honor Blackman
Jules
Seasons
Season 1
2 Episodes • Aired 2001-12-02
The bones of a giant are discovered turing Jack Robinson's life upside down, teaching him the truth behind the fairy tale and how he can fix a greedy ancestor's mistakes.