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Jack's Back

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
4.4K
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James Spader in Jack's Back (1988)
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  • Director
    • Rowdy Herrington
  • Writer
    • Rowdy Herrington
  • Stars
    • James Spader
    • Cynthia Gibb
    • Jim Haynie
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
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    • Director
      • Rowdy Herrington
    • Writer
      • Rowdy Herrington
    • Stars
      • James Spader
      • Cynthia Gibb
      • Jim Haynie
    • 53User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Jack's Back
    Trailer 0:31
    Jack's Back
    Jack's Back: He's Dangerous
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    Jack's Back: He's Dangerous
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    Jack's Back: He's Dangerous
    Jack's Back: Interview With Cynthia Gibb
    Featurette 0:32
    Jack's Back: Interview With Cynthia Gibb

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    James Spader
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    • John…
    Cynthia Gibb
    Cynthia Gibb
    • Chris Moscari
    Jim Haynie
    • Sgt. Gabriel
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • Dr. Carlos Battera
    Rod Loomis
    Rod Loomis
    • Dr. Sidney Tannerson
    Rex Ryon
    Rex Ryon
    • Jack Pendler
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Scott Morofsky
    Wendell Wright
    • Capt. Walter Prentis
    John Wesley
    John Wesley
    • Sam Hilliard
    Bobby Hosea
    Bobby Hosea
    • Tom Dellerton
    Danitza Kingsley
    Danitza Kingsley
    • Denise Johnson
    Anne Betancourt
    Anne Betancourt
    • Mary
    Diane Erickson
    • Andrea Banks
    Sis Greenspon
    • Martha
    Graham Timbes
    • Surgeon
    Mario Machado
    Mario Machado
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    • Collin Marsh
    Rana Ford
    • Emily Miller
    • Director
      • Rowdy Herrington
    • Writer
      • Rowdy Herrington
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    • Trivia
      Director Rowdy Harrington originally wanted the movie to be titled "Red Rain" and Peter Gabriel's song of the same name was meant to play at the opening credits. Since this was a low budget film, he couldn't get the rights to the song, so he hired Paul Saax to compose the song "Red Harvest" instead. Shortly before the movie release, the studio felt that the title "Red Rain" had no relation to the plot so they decided to change to a more appealing title, "Jack's Back".
    • Goofs
      Identical twins do not have the same fingerprints.
    • Quotes

      Sam Hilliard: This is an emergency. May we come in?

      Chris Moscari: I'm not really dressed.

      Scott Morofsky: It's okay, we're police officers.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Willow/Jack's Back/Assault of the Killer Bimbos/Powaqqatsi/Da (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Red Harvest
      Written by Danny Di Paola, Paul Saax and Jim Tunnell
      Performed by Paul Saax

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    7/10

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    This was recommended on my Amazon prime. It looked like a hokey, made for TV movie. I decided to throw it on and it definitely was a hokey, made for TV movie but I really enjoyed it. Most roles I've seen Spader play have been arrogant and not all that likeable. I really enjoyed seeing him play the good guy(s) and for whatever reason, found him to be really attractive in this movie. The copy cat murders don't really have much to do with the movie, it mostly focuses on Spaders character. I enjoyed it and would watch it again.
    • tlharrison-59546
    • Jan 17, 2021
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    • Release date
      • May 6, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Red Rain
    • Filming locations
      • 901 E. Edgeware Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA(Interior and exterior. John Wesford's apartment.)
    • Production companies
      • Cinema Group
      • Palissades Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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