You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story

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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.

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.

Release Date

2009-03-15

Year

2009

Duration

1h 10m

Status

Released

Score

0.00

Cast

George Takei

George Takei

Nancy Kwan

Nancy Kwan

Irene Tsu

Irene Tsu

Alvin Ing

Alvin Ing

Hal Kanter

Hal Kanter

Steve Landesberg

Steve Landesberg

Max Gail

Max Gail

Jack Soo

Jack Soo

Self (archive footage)