Jack Brown Genius
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| Jack Brown Genius | |
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| Directed by | Tony Hiles |
| Written by | Tony Hiles Peter Jackson Frances Walsh |
| Produced by | Peter Jackson Jim Booth |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Allen Guilford |
| Edited by | Jamie Selkirk |
| Music by | Michelle Scullion |
| Distributed by | Senator Film Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
Jack Brown Genius is a 1996 New Zealand romantic comedy fantasy film directed by Tony Hiles, produced by Peter Jackson and written by both with Jackson's partner Fran Walsh. Actor Tim Balme, who had earlier starred in Jackson's movie Braindead, plays the title role.
Synopsis
[edit]The brain of inventor Jack Brown is possessed by the soul of a medieval monk who thinks he knows the secret of how to fly.
Awards
[edit]The film won three awards at the 1996 New Zealand Film and Television Awards:[1]
- Best Actor (Tim Balme)
- Best Director (Tony Hiles)
- Best Film Score (Michelle Scullion)
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Jack Brown Genius at IMDb
- Jack Brown, Genius, thorough information and trailer on "NZ On Screen, New Zealand's screen culture showcase"
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- 1996 films
- Romantic fantasy films
- New Zealand romantic comedy films
- New Zealand fantasy films
- WingNut Films films
- Films shot in New Zealand
- Films with screenplays by Peter Jackson
- Films with screenplays by Fran Walsh
- 1990s English-language films
- Films scored by Michelle Scullion
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- 1990s film stubs
- Romance film stubs