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Jumpin' Jack Flash

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
19K
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An American computer wiz who works at a New York bank is suddenly thrust into the world of international espionage after she inadvertently receives a coded message from a British spy.An American computer wiz who works at a New York bank is suddenly thrust into the world of international espionage after she inadvertently receives a coded message from a British spy.An American computer wiz who works at a New York bank is suddenly thrust into the world of international espionage after she inadvertently receives a coded message from a British spy.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
19K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Penny Marshall
  • Writers
    • David Franzoni(story)
    • Charles Shyer(screenplay)
    • Nancy Meyers(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Stephen Collins
    • John Wood
Top credits
  • Director
    • Penny Marshall
  • Writers
    • David Franzoni(story)
    • Charles Shyer(screenplay)
    • Nancy Meyers(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Stephen Collins
    • John Wood
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 76User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Whoopi Goldberg, Joe Pesci, and Todd Monteiro in Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)
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    Top cast

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    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Terry Doolittleas Terry Doolittle
    Stephen Collins
    Stephen Collins
    • Marty Phillipsas Marty Phillips
    John Wood
    John Wood
    • Jeremy Talbotas Jeremy Talbot
    Carol Kane
    Carol Kane
    • Cynthiaas Cynthia
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Liz Carlsonas Liz Carlson
    Peter Michael Goetz
    Peter Michael Goetz
    • Mr. Pageas Mr. Page
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    • Archer Lincolnas Archer Lincoln
    Sara Botsford
    Sara Botsford
    • Lady Sarah Billingsas Lady Sarah Billings
    Jeroen Krabbé
    Jeroen Krabbé
    • Mark Van Meteras Mark Van Meter
    • (as Jeroen Krabbe)
    Vyto Ruginis
    Vyto Ruginis
    • Carlas Carl
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Jackas Jack
    Tony Hendra
    Tony Hendra
    • Hunteras Hunter
    Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz
    • Dougas Doug
    Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman
    • Fredas Fred
    • (as Phil E. Hartmann)
    Lynne Marie Stewart
    Lynne Marie Stewart
    • Karenas Karen
    Renn Woods
    Renn Woods
    • Jackieas Jackie
    • (as Ren Woods)
    Tracy Reiner
    Tracy Reiner
    • Page's Secretaryas Page's Secretary
    Chino 'Fats' Williams
    Chino 'Fats' Williams
    • Larry (The Heavyset Guard)as Larry (The Heavyset Guard)
    • (as Chino Fats Williams)
    • Director
      • Penny Marshall
    • Writers
      • David Franzoni(story) (screenplay)
      • Charles Shyer(screenplay)
      • Nancy Meyers(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day she gets a coded message from an unknown source. After decoding the message, Terry becomes embroiled in an espionage ring. People are killed, and Terry is chased. Throughout she remains in contact with this unknown person, who needs Terry to help save his life. —Rob Hartill
    • computer
    • pay phone
    • lyrics
    • man wears eyeglasses
    • cia central intelligence agency
    • 256 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A man called Jack has got her Jumpin' and the world may never be the same!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jon Lovitz auditioned for the movie when Howard Zieff was the director, and wasn't cast. When Penny Marshall took over from Zieff, she offered Lovitz a role. She was friends with Lorne Michaels, and had seen Lovitz's work on Saturday Night Live.
    • Goofs
      Lady Sara tells Terry that MI5 helped her get the exit contact for Jack. MI5 is concerned with Internal Security in Britain. Since Jack was out of the country, MI6 (external security) would be the agency establishing an exit contact.
    • Quotes

      Terry Doolittle: Drag the river! There are killers running around the fucking city!

      Detective: How would you like me to wash your mouth out with a wire brush?

      Terry Doolittle: How would you like if I kicked you in the nuts so hard they get lodged in your fucking nostrils?

      Marty Phillips: My, that's a vivid image, isn't it?

    • Alternate versions
      A version shown sporadically on WTTG-TV in Washington is heavily edited and has numerous bits of dialogue and key scenes removed, including the conversation between Terry Dolittle and Liz Carlson in the kitchen.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Colorizing: Hollywood's New Vandalism (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Jumpin' Jack Flash
      Performed by Aretha Franklin

      Produced by Keith Richards

      Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

      Published by ABKCO Music, Inc.

      Courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.

    User reviews76

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Born in a crossfire hurricane
    In my humble opinion at 5.3 this movie is horribly underrated it's a fun, colourful, exciting hour and a half of a movie. Whoopi Goldberg plays the quirky and livewire Terri Doolitle a low level bank employee who gets involved in a dangerous spy game involving the CIA, British Secret Service and the KGB (made in the 80's the cold war was still in full swing).

    Contacted via her computer (the computer geeks out there will love seeing this earlier version of the internet) by a secret agent codename 'Jumping Jack Flash' (Jonathan Pryce) Terri must use her street smarts and attitude to save the day against rogue agents, KGB the police and while not being fired from her own job.

    The only drawback to this movie is it is quite profane those adverse to the occasional swear word should probably steer clear. It's similar in the level of language used to Beverley Hills Cop, so probably not one for the small kids. But fun for everyone else.

    7/10 - Good honest fun probably Whoopi Goldbergs funniest movie and certainly no Sister Act thank god!!!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Knock, Knock
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lawrence Gordon Productions
      • Silver Pictures
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $29,844,101
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,006,610
      • Oct 13, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $29,844,101
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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