You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story

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.

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2009-03-15
  • Runtime: 1h 10min
  • Language: English
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Jeff Adachi

Summary

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

    as Self
  • Nancy Kwan

    as Self
  • Irene Tsu

    as Self
  • Alvin Ing

    as Self
  • Hal Kanter

    as Self
  • Steve Landesberg

    as Self
  • Max Gail

    as Self
  • Jack Soo

    as Self (archive footage)
Editing Alex Yeung Editor
Directing Jeff Adachi Director
Production Jeff Adachi Producer
Production Alex Yeung Co-Producer
Camera Josiah W. Hooper Director of Photography
Sound Michael Becker Original Music Composer

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