King Jack

King Jack

King Jack

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King Jack

2015

1h 21m

6.4(107 votes)

Drama

Overview

Growing up in a rural town filled with violent delinquents, Jack has learned to do what it takes to survive, despite having an oblivious mother and no father. After his aunt falls ill and a younger cousin comes to stay with him, the hardened 15-year-old discovers the importance of friendship, family, and looking for happiness even in the most desolate of circumstances.

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Production Companies

Whitewater Films

Buffalo Picture House

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5 videos

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Charlie Plummer

Jack

Charlie Plummer

Acting

Cory Nichols

Ben

Cory Nichols

Acting

Christian Madsen

Tom

Christian Madsen

Acting

Danny Flaherty

Shane

Danny Flaherty

Acting

Erin Davie

Karen

Erin Davie

Acting

Chloë Levine

Holly

Chloë Levine

Acting

Keith Leonard

Officer Pete

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Acting

Yainis Ynoa

Harriet

Yainis Ynoa

Acting

Elijah Richardson

Malcom

Elijah Richardson

Acting

Melvin Mogoli

Unknown Role

Melvin Mogoli

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