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Divorcing Jack

  • 1998
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.2K
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Divorcing Jack (1998)
Dark ComedyComedyThriller

Black romantic comedy set around the troubled "peace process" and its effect on a cynical Belfast hack.Black romantic comedy set around the troubled "peace process" and its effect on a cynical Belfast hack.Black romantic comedy set around the troubled "peace process" and its effect on a cynical Belfast hack.

  • Director
    • David Caffrey
  • Writer
    • Colin Bateman
  • Stars
    • David Thewlis
    • Rachel Griffiths
    • Adam Black
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Caffrey
    • Writer
      • Colin Bateman
    • Stars
      • David Thewlis
      • Rachel Griffiths
      • Adam Black
    • 37User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Dan Starkey
    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Lee Cooper
    Adam Black
    • Young Starkey
    Simon Magill
    • Starkey's Brother
    Laine Megaw
    Laine Megaw
    • Patricia Starkey
    George Shane
    • Woods
    Laura Fraser
    Laura Fraser
    • Margaret
    Alan McKee
    • Mouse
    Strapper
    • Patch
    Brian Devlin
    • Paul, Sub Editor
    Sean Caffrey
    Sean Caffrey
    • Joe
    Bronagh Gallagher
    Bronagh Gallagher
    • Taxi Driver
    Richard Gant
    Richard Gant
    • Charles Parker
    Birdy Sweeney
    • Lift Attendant
    Robert Lindsay
    Robert Lindsay
    • Michael Brinn
    Katie Tumelty
    • Reporter
    Ian McElhinney
    Ian McElhinney
    • Alfie Stewart
    B.J. Hogg
    • Billy McCoubrey
    • Director
      • David Caffrey
    • Writer
      • Colin Bateman
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    • Trivia
      The role of Starkey was originally offered to Robert Carlyle, but he had to drop out when the shoot dates were changed and he became unavailable.
    • Quotes

      Operator: Good afternoon. What service do you require?

      Dan Starkey: EVERY FUCKING SERVICE!

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits roll the taxi driver can be heard screaming her catchphrase: "Fuck away off and die!"
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Rachel Griffiths in Conversation (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Danger Of A Stranger
      Performed by Stella Parton

    User reviews37

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    wicked film - david thewliss is superb

    what a great movie - razor sharp wit, it twists like an insane rollercoaster from another dimension. david thewliss is incredibly funny and stars in far too few films. excellent.
    • kenobi-8
    • May 27, 1999
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    • Release date
      • October 2, 1998 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Mosaic Movies
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 傑克離婚
    • Filming locations
      • Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Arts Council of England
      • BBC Film
      • Ima Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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