The story was considerably reworked to reflect what Henson believed to be a more ethical, humanist view. Among the other giants in the film are beings from various cultures including Hebrew, Buddhist, and Nordic. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is a 2001 American television miniseries directed by Brian Henson.
Directed by: Brian Henson
Cast: Matthew Modine, Mia Sara, Jon Voight, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Attenborough, Daryl Hannah, James Corden, JJ Feild
Genres: Drama, Fantasy