Jabberwocky

Jabberwocky

1977

Set in a grimy medieval kingdom loosely inspired by Lewis Carroll, a hapless young man stumbles toward the city seeking his fortune while a monstrous Jabberwocky terrorises the surrounding countryside. Terry Gilliam's grotesque comedy is a darkly absurdist take on chivalric legend, full of mud, rats, and deadpan anachronism.

Director

  • Terry Gilliam

Cast

  • Michael Palin
  • Harry H. Corbett
  • John Le Mesurier
  • Warren Mitchell
  • Max Wall
  • Rodney Bewes

Filming Locations

  • Chepstow Castle

    Chepstow Castle was used for the medieval city's gate and street scenes, including sequences involving the guard and Michael Palin's character Dennis interacting at the castle entrance.

  • Pembroke Castle

    Pembroke Castle provided the exterior castle-seen-from-afar shots and was used for the tournament scenes in the film.