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Jabberwocky (1977) is a comic medieval film by Monty Python's resident animator, Terry Gilliam. It stars Michael Palin as a young cooper who is forced through a series of clumsy, often slapstick misfortunes to hunt down a terrible dragon after the death of his father. The name is taken from the nonsense poem Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll.

The film, Gilliam's first as a solo director, was not well-received by critics or audiences, although it has gained something of a cult following since its release, and strongly established Gilliam's distinctive visual style and dark sense of humour.

The film is close in setting and comic style to Monty Python and the Holy Grail
, which Gilliam had earlier been involved with. As well as Palin, Terry Jones also appeared, giving it a distinctly Python-esque feel, with many scenes (such as the "hide and seek" jousting tournament) heavily reminiscent of Holy Grail.

Cast

Michael Palin
as Dennis Cooper
Harry H. Corbett
as Squire (Ethel)
John Le Mesurier
as Passelewe
Warren Mitchell
as Mr. Fishfinger
Max Wall as King Bruno the Questionable
Rodney Bewes
as other Squire
John Bird as first herald
Bernard Bresslaw
as landlord
Antony Carrick as third merchant
Peter Cellier as first merchant
Deborah Fallender as princess
Derek Francis
as bishop
Terry Gilliam as man with rock
Neil Innes as second herald
Terry Jones
as poacher

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