Jack

About Jack

'Jack' is a 1996 American comedy-drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Robin Williams. The movie is about a child named Jack Powell, who has an extraordinary condition that makes him age four times faster than usual, causing him to appear like a 40-year-old man when he is only 10.

Making / Production

'Jack' was produced by American Zoetrope, a studio co-founded by Francis Ford Coppola. The screenplay was written by James DeMonaco and Gary Nadeau.Christopher Lambert served as the film's executive producer.

Actors

• Robin Williams as Jack Powell: Williams played the titular character who ages rapidly, bringing his unique blend of drama and comedy to the role.
• Diane Lane as Karen Powell: Lane played the mother of Jack, portraying the struggles and determination of a mother dealing with her son's unusual condition.
• Brian Kerwin as Brian Powell: Kerwin played Jack's father who struggles emotionally with his son's condition.
• Jennifer Lopez as Miss Marquez: Lopez played Jack's kind-hearted teacher who supports him throughout his struggles.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Jack' was one of the last films featuring Robin Williams in which he played a child-like character.
• The film features a cameo by renowned director Francis Ford Coppola as Lawrence Woodruff.
• Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film is popular due to the notable performance by Robin Williams.

Awards

'Jack' did not receive any major award nominations. However, it is worth noting the acclaim Robin Williams received for his performance.

Quotes

• "I don't want to be a freak. I just want to be a regular kid." -Jack Powell
• "Jack, you are a great person. You are rare. Be that person." -Miss Marquez

Music, Soundtrack

• Michael Kamen created the original score for the movie.
• Some of the popular songs in the movie are 'Star' by Bryan Adams and 'Let It Be' by The Beatles.