You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story (2009)
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story (2009)
From behind barbed wire to Broadway and Barney Miller... Jack Soo never gave up on his dreams.
The film tells actor Jack Soo's story through a montage of film and television clips, rare footage, interviews with family members, friends, co-workers, and others who knew him best. From his early appearances on programs such as The Jack Benny Show and Valentines' Day, Soo's life is examined both in the historical context of the times, and the grandeur of an earlier Hollywood where stars like Soo succeeded in a multitude of artistic mediums, reminiscent of vaudevillian times. From Soo's early training as an announcer and stand-up comic, to his singing, acting and dancing career on Broadway, culminating with his signature role as Detective Nick Yemana, Soo's unique talent and dedication to his craft are fully explored and captured through a dazzling kaleidoscope of images, music, montages, interviews and stories.

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George Takei George Takei As: Self
Nancy Kwan Nancy Kwan As: Self
Irene Tsu Irene Tsu As: Self
Alvin Ing Alvin Ing As: Self
Hal Kanter Hal Kanter As: Self
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The film tells actor Jack Soo's story through a montage of film and television clips, rare footage, interviews with family members, friends, co-workers, and others who knew him best. From his early appearances on programs such as The Jack Benny Show and Valentines' Day, Soo's life is examined both in the historical context of the times, and the grandeur of an earlier Hollywood where stars like Soo succeeded in a multitude of artistic mediums, reminiscent of vaudevillian times. From Soo's early training as an announcer and stand-up comic, to his singing, acting and dancing career on Broadway, culminating with his signature role as Detective Nick Yemana, Soo's unique talent and dedication to his craft are fully explored and captured through a dazzling kaleidoscope of images, music, montages, interviews and stories.


Tagline: From behind barbed wire to Broadway and Barney Miller... Jack Soo never gave up on his dreams.
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 15 March 2009

Country: US

Runtime: 70m

Company Credits

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Budget: $50

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Cast

Directed By

Jeff Adachi

Jeff Adachi

Director

Writing Credits

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Production Crew

Jeff Adachi

Jeff Adachi

Producer

Alex Yeung

Alex Yeung

Co-Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

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Sound

Michael Becker

Michael Becker

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

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Camera

Josiah W. Hooper

Josiah W. Hooper

Director of Photography

Lighting

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Art Department

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Other Crew

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