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Shrek Shrek

An ogre, in order to regain his swamp, travels along with an annoying donkey in order to bring a princess to a scheming lord, wishing himself King.

Starring:  Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow
Directed by:  Andrew Adamson
Release date: May 18, 2001
Running time: 1:40
MPAA Rating: G
Tagline:  The greatest fairy tale never told.
Production: IMDb Details
Based on: Shrek (1990) by William Steig
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shrekbook Shrek!
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1990
Written and illus. by William Steig

SUMMARY: Horribly hideous ogre called Shrek leaves home and terrifies everyone he encounters in his search for his equally ugly bride.