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Divorcing Jack

  • 19981998
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.1K
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Divorcing Jack (1998)
  • Thriller
  • Comedy
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.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Caffrey
  • Writer
    • Colin Bateman(novel)
  • Stars
    • David Thewlis
    • Rachel Griffiths
    • Adam Black
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Caffrey
  • Writer
    • Colin Bateman(novel)
  • Stars
    • David Thewlis
    • Rachel Griffiths
    • Adam Black
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    David Thewlis in Divorcing Jack (1998)
    David Thewlis and Rachel Griffiths in Divorcing Jack (1998)
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    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Dan Starkeyas Dan Starkey
    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Lee Cooperas Lee Cooper
    Adam Black
    • Young Starkeyas Young Starkey
    Simon Magill
    • Starkey's Brotheras Starkey's Brother
    Laine Megaw
    Laine Megaw
    • Patricia Starkeyas Patricia Starkey
    George Shane
    • Woodsas Woods
    Laura Fraser
    Laura Fraser
    • Margaretas Margaret
    Alan McKee
    • Mouseas Mouse
    Strapper
    • Patchas Patch
    Brian Devlin
    • Paul, Sub Editoras Paul, Sub Editor
    Sean Caffrey
    Sean Caffrey
    • Joeas Joe
    Bronagh Gallagher
    Bronagh Gallagher
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    Richard Gant
    Richard Gant
    • Charles Parkeras Charles Parker
    Birdy Sweeney
    • Lift Attendantas Lift Attendant
    Robert Lindsay
    Robert Lindsay
    • Michael Brinnas Michael Brinn
    Katie Tumelty
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Ian McElhinney
    Ian McElhinney
    • Alfie Stewartas Alfie Stewart
    B.J. Hogg
    • Billy McCoubreyas Billy McCoubrey
    • Director
      • David Caffrey
    • Writer
      • Colin Bateman(novel) (screenplay)
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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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    Top review
    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.
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    • kenobi-8
    • May 28, 1999

    Details

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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
      • Разведенный Джек
    • Filming locations
      • Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Arts Council of England
      • BBC Films
      • Ima Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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