Jack's Back (1988) Horror Thriller Mystery Crime
Jack's Back (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Jack's Back Plot Synopsis:
A young doctor is suspected when a series of Jack the Ripper copycat killings is committed. However, when the doctor himself is murdered, his identical twin brother claims to have seen visions of the true killer.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A serial killer in Los Angeles celebrates Jack the Ripper's 100th birthday by committing similar murders and only one has a chance of stopping him.
Tagline: One hundred years ago in the city of London a man shocked the world by murdering, r**ing and mutilating five women. He was never caught. (Video Australia)
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Jack's Back Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Jack's Back Release Dates DVD: Aug 15, 1991
Producers: Andre Blay, Cassian Elwes, Elliott Kastner, Tim Moore
Musicians: Danny Di Paola
Cinematographers: Shelly Johnson
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Jack's Back Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| James Spader | ... | John / Rick Wesford |
| Cynthia Gibb | ... | Chris Moscari |
| Jim Haynie | ... | Sgt. Gabriel |
| Robert Picardo | ... | Dr. Carlos Battera |
| Rod Loomis | ... | Dr. Sidney Tannerson |
| Rex Ryon | ... | Jack Pendler |
| Chris Mulkey | ... | Scott Morofsky |
| Wendell Wright | ... | Capt. Walter Prentis |
| John Wesley | ... | Sam Hilliard |
| Bobby Hosea | ... | Tom Dellerton |
| Danitza Kingsley | ... | Denise Johnson |
| Anne Betancourt | ... | Mary |
| Diane Erickson | ... | Andrea Banks |
| Sis Greenspon | ... | Martha |
| Graham Timbes | ... | Surgeon |
| Mario Machado | ... | Anchorman |
| Paul Du Pratt | ... | Collin Marsh |
| Rana Ford | ... | Emily Miller |
| Daniela Petr | ... | Sister |
| Shawne Rowe | ... | Helen |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- James Spader (b. February 7, 1960) – John / Rick Wesford
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9¾" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Jimmy Spader - Cynthia Gibb – Chris Moscari
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Cindy Gibb - Jim Haynie (b. February 6, 1940) – Sgt. Gabriel
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Robert Picardo (b. October 27, 1953) – Dr. Carlos Battera
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Bob Picardo | Robert Piccardo - Rod Loomis (b. April 21, 1942) – Dr. Sidney Tannerson
Sign: Taurus - Rex Ryon – Jack Pendler
- Chris Mulkey (b. May 3, 1948) – Scott Morofsky
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Wendell Wright (b. December 1, 1948) – Capt. Walter Prentis
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Wendall W. Wright | Wendall Wright | Wendell W. Wright - John Wesley, as Sam Hilliard, passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: John Wesley Rodgers - Bobby Hosea (b. December 5, 1955) – Tom Dellerton
Sign: Sagittarius - Danitza Kingsley – Denise Johnson
- Anne Betancourt – Mary
Also known as: Ann Betancourt - Diane Erickson – Andrea Banks
- Sis Greenspon – Martha
- Graham Timbes, as Surgeon, passed away at age 75 in USA.
Sign: Aquarius
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