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King Jack
King Jack

King Jack

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

81 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

17 April 2015

Country

United States of America

Cast

Charlie Plummer

Charlie Plummer

Jack

Cory Nichols

Cory Nichols

Ben

Christian Madsen

Christian Madsen

Tom

Danny Flaherty

Danny Flaherty

Shane

Erin Davie

Erin Davie

Karen

Chloë Levine

Chloë Levine

Holly

Keith Leonard

Keith Leonard

Officer Pete

Yainis Ynoa

Yainis Ynoa

Harriet

Elijah Richardson

Elijah Richardson

Malcom

Melvin Mogoli

Melvin Mogoli

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