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James and the Giant Peach
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James and the Giant Peach

1976-12-28 · 45 min · ★ 6.0

Fantasy · TV Movie · Adventure · Family

A TV adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book.

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Directors
Paul Stone
Production companies
BBC TV
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Simon BellJames Henry Trotter
Anna QuayleAnna QuayleAunt Spiker
Ann BeachAnn BeachAunt Sponge
Arthur HewlettArthur HewlettOld Man
Andrew SachsAndrew SachsInterviewer / 1st Naval Officer / Security Chief
Thorley WaltersThorley WaltersGrasshopper
Pat CoombsPat CoombsSpider
Kate LockKate LockLadybird
Bernard CribbinsBernard CribbinsCentipede
Hugh LloydHugh LloydEarthworm
Christopher OwenSilkworm / 2nd Naval Officer
Jo KendallJo KendallGlow-Worm / American Woman
James BerwickAmerican General / Ship's Captain
Bernard TaylorBernard Taylor
Blain FairmanBlain Fairman1st American / 4th Naval Officer
Weston GavinWeston GavinWeston Gavin
Gary McDermottPolice Chief
Robert MacLeodRobert MacLeodFire Chief

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