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Beanstalk (1994)
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.
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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.
Rating:PG
Genre:Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Written By:Michael Davis
In Theaters:12/21/1994
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Runtime:80 minutes
Studio:Full Moon Entertainment, Moonbeam Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
Cast
Michael Davis
Director
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
Cindy Sorensen
Giant's Daughter (as Cindy Lue Sorensen)
Stuart Pankin
Giant
Margot Kidder
Doctor Kate 'Doc' Winston
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