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You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story

From behind barbed wire to Broadway and Barney Miller... Jack Soo never gave up on his dreams.
Mar 15, 2009 · 1h 10m
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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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CAST

George Takei
Self
Nancy Kwan
Self
Irene Tsu
Self
Alvin Ing
Self
Hal Kanter
Self
Steve Landesberg
Self
Max Gail
Self
Jack Soo
Self (archive footage)
Directed by Jeff Adachi

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$50
Revenue
—
Country
US
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