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RUNTIME
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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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Beanstalk
"Jack's on the way up... to adventure!"
1994 1h 20m EN
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5.2
MID
★5.2TMDB · 10
ComedyFamilyFantasy
Synopsis
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A young boy finds a crate of green beans. When they're planted, they grow a beanstalk to the clouds, where a castle of giants are habited.
“Jack's on the way up... to adventure!”
Cast
J.D. Daniels
Jack Taylor
Amy Stoch
Rebecca Taylor (Jack's Mom)
Patrick Renna
Danny
Richard Moll
Richard Leech
Richard Paul
Mayor Cecil Boggs
Cathy McAuley
Giant's wife
David Naughton
Mr. Ladd
Dominique Adler
Girl on Bench
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Michael Davis
- Writers
- Michael Davis
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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ERA
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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Michael Davis, shot by Adolfo Bartoli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Kevin Bassinson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Charles Simmons shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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J.D. Daniels and Amy Stoch and Patrick Renna carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Jack's on the way up... to adventure!".
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt0109227 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Michael Davis directs. Adolfo Bartoli behind the camera. Kevin Bassinson scores. Charles Simmons cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 232 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
- 3Directed by Michael Davis, shot by Adolfo Bartoli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Kevin Bassinson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Editor Charles Simmons shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6J.D. Daniels and Amy Stoch and Patrick Renna carry the top of the cast.
- 7Marketing tagline: "Jack's on the way up... to adventure!".
- 8IMDB entry: tt0109227 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 9Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
- 10Classified under 8 themes, including "parent child relationship", "landlord", "single mother", "magical object".
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Adolfo Bartoli
- Original score
- Kevin Bassinson
- Editing
- Charles Simmons
- Production design
- Milo
- Makeup / hair
- Michael Deak
- Sound
- Mike Draghi
- Runtime
- 80 min · 1h 20m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- PG
- IMDB
- Beanstalk (1994)
Also by
Michael Davis
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
Full Moon Entertainment
US
- MO
Moonbeam Entertainment
Paramount Pictures
US
Key crew
- Executive ProducerCharles Band
- Sound Re-Recording MixerMike Draghi
- ProducerDebra Dion
- ProducerCharles Band
- Line ProducerAndrew M. Stewart
- EditorCharles Simmons
- CastingPerry Bullington
- CastingRobert MacDonald
- Production DesignMilo
- Art DirectionJohn Zachary
- Set DecorationNicki Roberts
- Costume DesignerDennis McCarthy
- Makeup EffectsMichael Deak
- Special Effects Makeup ArtistDenise Dillion
- Makeup & Hair AssistantLaura Markert
- Makeup Effects DesignerNick Marra
- Special Effects Makeup ArtistChris Robbins
- Key Hair StylistPalah Sandling
- Key Makeup ArtistPalah Sandling
- Additional HairstylistMelanie Tooker
- Special Effects Makeup ArtistMelanie Tooker
- Executive In Charge Of Post ProductionAllen Ferro
- Unit Production ManagerFred Kennamer
- Executive In Charge Of Post ProductionJohn Schouweiler
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- parent child relationship
- landlord
- single mother
- magical object
- eviction
- beanstalk
- mortgage
- giant
Release history · US
When it landed
- Physical1994-12-21PG· Paramount Home Video #83163 [VHS] 80 minutes
Also known as
International titles
- Der kleine GigantDE
- Babszem JankóHU
- Il fagiolo magicoIT
